2024 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern zones 4-9 A bold and beautiful choice for shady borders and woodland gardens. A stunning dwarf fern with a flush of young papery fronds that emerge a copper -red color, then mature to a deep green. Height: 18 -24”, Spread: 18” 033667 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance zones 5-9 This selected form of Autumn Fern which has brighter orange-red new growth than what is typi- cally seen with spore grown plants. Fronds mature to dark green but still retain a glossy orange sheen. Height: 12-24”, Spread: 12-24” 016097 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris filix-mas ’Linearis Polydactyl’ zones 5-9 This is a large, arching deciduous male fern with erect stout rhizomes and medium green fronds. Height/Spread: 3-4’ 033088 C1 $14.99 Dryopteris sieboldii zones 6-9 A slow-growing evergreen fern. The leathery trian- gular blue-green fronds like to spread in dappled woodland shade. Height: 1-3’, 2-3’ 029143 C1 $14.99 Dryopteris wall. ‘Jurassic Gold’ - Alpine Wood zones 5-9 Dryopteris Jurassic Gold however, is a unique fern that has an excellent spring foliage color. The young shoots are golden orange fading to bright golden-yellow and eventually turning green. With its foliage color, Jurassic Gold brightens up shaded places in the garden or on the terrace. Height: 18-24”, Spread: 14-18” 031928 C1½ $14.99 Matteuccia struthiopteris - Ostrich Fern & zones 3-7 A great choice that can form large colonies of lush, green foliage. It’s tough and grows in sun or shade. Named Ostrich Fern because its fronds resemble ostrich plumes. Height/ Spread: 36-48” 013723 C1½ $14.99 Onoclea sensibilis zones 3-9 Sensitive Fern has distinctive, coarsely lobed leaves of a slightly chartreuse color. A good native fern for clay soils, it grows best in partial or full shade, in moist settings. It also does very well in

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average garden soils, as long as there is con- sistent moisture and the soil is not allowed to dry out. In optimal conditions Sensitive Fern spreads quickly by rhizomes, making it an excellent ground cover plant for low moist areas. The name, Sensi- tive Fern, refers to the tendency of the leaves to die-back with the first frost. Rabbit and deer re- sistant. Height: up to 3’ 000606 C1 $9.99 Osmunda cinnamonea zones 4-9 The fronds of cinnamon fern occur in groups, rising from a shallow, black rootstock. Appear first as silvery furry fiddleheads then become stiff erect pinnae which turn their upper portions into a thick spike of fruit dots that run from green to chocolate brown. Height: up to 6’ 004578 C1 $10.99 Polystichum acrostichoides - Christmas Fern zones 3-9 One of the most familiar ferns of eastern North America, Christmas Fern is named for its ever- green fronds. The firm, deep green leaves are a great companion for woodland wildflowers. Height: 12-24” 013718 C1½ $14.99 Polystichum makinoi - Holly Fern zones 5-9 The lustrous, olive-green fronds of this fern make it a unique and interesting addition to the shade garden. Each small leaflet is marked with a subtly contrasting purple-brown midrib giving a slightly smoky look to the plant. Height/Spread: 2’ 033099 C1 $14.99 Polystichum polyblepharum zones 5-8 Tassel fern, an evergreen fern features shiny, bipinnate dark green fronds. Grows in an outward- spreading vase-shaped clump. Height/Spread: 2’ 005173 C1 $19.99 Polystichum set. Dahlem- Soft Shield Fern zones 5-9 An evergreen fern with soft green lush foliage. Light green fronds arch radially out from a central point. Height: 30”, Spread: 24” 033098 C1 $14.99 Thelypteris decursive-pinnata A vigorous grower that forms a clump of narrow upright light green fronds. Best grown in consist- ently moist, humusy slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter in part to full shade. Height: 1-2’ 034915 C1 $9.99

All of these varieties enjoy moist shady locations, some will tolerate some sun if the soil is very moist as on the edge of a pond or stream. Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern zones 4-8 It is characterized by lush, finely textured, medium green fronds with an arching habit. Height: 24-36”, Spread: 12-24” 000598 C1 $9.99 019893 C1½ $14.99 Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoriae’ zones 4-8 Features lacy-cut erect pinnate finely-divided light green fronds. Tolerates drier soils than many other ferns. Can tolerate full sun only if soil is kept con- stantly moist. Height/Spread: 18-24” 014845 C1 $9.99 Athyrium filix-forma ‘Lady in Red’ zones 2-8 With finely textured light green foliage held on vividly contrasting red-violet stems, Lady in Red typically grows slightly smaller than other varie- ties. Height: 36”, Spread: 36” Athyrium Godzilla zones 3-8 It forms a massive, arching clump of silvery fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems. Height: 36”, Spread: 48-60” 022285 C1 $14.99 Athyrium niponicum Crested Surf zones 3-8 Looks similar in color to a traditional Japanese Painted Fern, but the tips of the fronds are double crested. A vigorous, taller variety that can fit the middle of the border. Perfect for moist, shady are- as of the garden. Height: 20-22”, Spread: 28-30” 028494 PW1 $14.99 Athyrium niponicum Pictum 2004 Perennial Plant Asso. Plant of the Year® zones 3-9 Unusual variegated fronds add color and brighten the shade garden. Wine-red stems accent metallic gray and green leaves. Height: 18”, Spread: 24” 013721 C1½ $14.99 Athyrium niponicum Silver Falls zones 4-9 RHS Award of Garden Merit Stunning shimmery silver fronds with contrasting bright red veins. Its color intensifies as the season progresses. Height: 12-24”, Spread: 12-24” 033676 C1½ $14.99 Dryoptreis affinis ‘Crispa Congesta’ zones 5-8 This remarkable dwarf is highly suited for the rock or miniature garden area. Fronds are lanceolate in outline 2-3” at the greatest width. Closely set slen- der pinnules end with "curved hook-like tips". The color a subdued pewter-hued green. Height: 5-8” 033086 C1 $14.99 Dryopteris affinis ‘Pinderi’ zones 5-9 Golden scaly male fern. Upright fern with sharp narrow lance-shaped fronds. This fern is rather forgiving and an handle anything from part sun to full shade, from moist to dryish. Height: 2-4’ 033087 C1 $14.99 Dryopteris affinis cristata ‘The King’ zones 3-8 A large magnificent fern, long arching shiny green fronds have serrated leaflets for a frilly and ruffled appearance, slightly more sun tolerant. Height: 36”, Spread: 29-35” 019896 C1½ $14.99 007996 C1 $10.99 013722 C1½ $14.99

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Dryopteris wall. ‘Jurassic Gold’

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