June 22, 2012
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Native Ferns Comparison

Wisconsin Native Ferns Under rated and under utilized perennials, Wisconsin native ferns are staples in part-to-full shade landscapes. We commonly tout ferns for their ability to give any landscape setting a \”woodsy\” feel. The easily recognizable foliage offers shade environments a unique level of texture. These Wisconsin native perennials are […]
November 21, 2010
cinnamon fern osmunda cinnamomea wisconsin native ferns johnson's nursery ftimg

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Cinnamon Fern

Cinnamon Fern is a Wisconsin native perennial fern with light-colored leaves contrast beautifully with the cinnamon-colored stalks of the fertile spikes.
November 20, 2010
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Sensitive Fern

Sensitive Fern is a Wisconsin native perennial fern that prefers partial to full shade. Sensitive Fern will mature to 1-2 feet tall and 1.5-2 feet wide.
November 20, 2010
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Ostrich Fern

Ostrich Fern is a Wisconsin native perennial fern that may grow to 6 feet tall. Ostrich Fern is a full sun to full shade plant perfect for a woody landscape
November 13, 2010
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Lady Fern

Lady Fern is a Wisconsin native, clump-forming perennial with long upright-arching fronds and light green stalks that provide contrast and bright color in shady landscapes.
November 13, 2010
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Maidenhair Fern

Maidenhair Fern is a graceful and delicate Wisconsin native perennial that enjoys full shade and moist conditions. A great addition to any shade garden, adding texture, movement, and contrast.
January 16, 2010
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Lady in Red™ Fern

Lady in Red™ Fern Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’ Description & Overview Vibrant burgundy color runs through the veins creating a striking contrast with fine-textured, lacy green fronds on this native cultivar, Lady In Red™ Fern. A volunteer “nativar” selection found by the New England Wildflower Society in Massachusetts, this […]
January 15, 2010
ghost fern athyrium shade garden perennial ferns johnson's nursery wisconsin ftimg

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Ghost Fern

Ghost Fern is best noted for its upright stellar silvery foliage. This shade tolerant perennial fern is great for mass planting and rock gardens.
January 15, 2010
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Japanese Painted Fern

Japanese Painted Fern is a showstopper in any shady woodland garden, with silvery blue fronds and pulsing burgundy veins. Great for mass planting.
January 6, 2010
christmas fern polystichum acrostichoides wisconsin native perennial ferns johnson's nursery ftimg2

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Christmas Fern

Christmas Fern is a Wisconsin native perennial that provides year-round color. Christmas fern grows to 2 feet tall and prefers shade, and moist soil.