{"title":"Ferns","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Ferns\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerns add structure and softness to shady gardens. They’re timeless, low-maintenance, and essential for woodland layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-maidenhair-fern","title":"Northern Maidenhair Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost gardeners would agree that if there were a beauty contest for ferns, then Northern Maidenhair Fern would be the clear winner. A beautiful, delicate but tough native of woods all the way from Canada to Georgia.  In early spring, burgundy fiddleheads reach high, and then suddenly unfurl into flat tray-like hands of delicate fronds, clear green with striking black stems, arrayed in a perfect circle.  All Maidenhair asks is a shady spot, some fertility in the soil, and to be kept moist throughout the growing season. It's magnificent with Trillium and other early spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472244166895,"sku":"AM014175","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/maidenhair-fern-1.jpg?v=1761078663"},{"product_id":"perennial-marginal-woodfern","title":"Marginal Woodfern","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarginal woodfern creates a particularly elegant effect in the landscape with fronds rising like a bouquet from a small exposed rootstock, forming a graceful and dramatic vase-shaped specimen. Evergreen fronds with a rich blue-green color have ample substance to help them last right through frosts. Marginal woodfern prefers shady spots with evenly moist, slightly acidic soils. The most drought-tolerant of all the wood ferns. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Bag of 3","offer_id":46472246165743,"sku":"AM014141","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/dryopteris-marginalis-marginal-woodfern-visi.jpg?v=1761078667"},{"product_id":"perennial-autumn-fern-brilliance","title":"Brilliance Autumn Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardeners who plant ‘Brilliance’ Autumn Fern will find that the sturdy fronds stand up to all but the harshest ice storm, providing green when we need it most. Winner of the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award-winner, this evergreen fern unfurls bronze-colored fronds in spring and sports particularly bright orange-red ripe spores on the undersides of the leaves in autumn. In early spring, cut away the old foliage to reveal new fronds emerging in extraordinary shades of coppery pink. Though it can stand on its own with grace, it provides a fantastic backdrop to shade plants such as Variegated Solomon’s Seal and Blue Brunnera. Autumn Fern is easy to grow in rich, moist, cool soil in full shade to part shade locations. It can grow in full sun with plenty of moisture. It is tolerant of dry shade, and drought tolerant once established. It benefits from regular moisture in its first season, and from an annual dressing of compost or mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472264941807,"sku":"AM014956","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/dryopteris-erythrosora-brilliance-autumn-fern_walters-garden-inc-close-up.jpg?v=1761078700"},{"product_id":"perennial-japanese-painted-fern-red-beauty","title":"Red Beauty Japanese Painted Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the highly decorative Japanese Painted Ferns.  With burgundy highlights, it creates a dramatic background or accent in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472329593071,"sku":"AM014240","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/RedBeautyPaintedFern.jpg?v=1779466903"},{"product_id":"perennial-harts-tongue-fern","title":"Hart's Tongue Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual fern with \"tongue\" shaped undivided fronds.  The word scolopendrium is Latin for \"centipede\" and is used for this fern due to the patterns on the fronds resemble centipede legs.  Do not let Harts Tongue dry out between waterings as it requires moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472337096943,"sku":"AM015150","price":13.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/harts-tongue-fern-garden-flowers-shade.jpg?v=1761078824"},{"product_id":"perennial-christmas-fern","title":"Christmas Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e12-24” tall x 18-24” wide. Christmas Fern is one of the native treasures of the American woodlands. A shade gardener favorite, this fern sports distinctive, stocking-shaped fronds which continue to look lush well into the January snows and were once used by settlers as holiday decorations. Four-season gardeners will especially appreciate the longevity and hardiness of this beautiful native fern. The leathery, deep green fronds die back at the beginning of spring but are immediately replaced with fresh new foliage.  If allowed to stay in place, the older, drying foliage creates a mat around the fern which protects loose earth from eroding rains, making this a great choice for stream banks or difficult slopes.  Although a lover of moist woodland sites, Christmas fern can also be planted in rockier areas with drier soils. Consider using it as a groundcover, or as a terrific evergreen accent around other deciduous and ephemeral woodland plants. (Polystichum acrostichoides)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472348172527,"sku":"AM013998","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bag of 3","offer_id":46472348467439,"sku":"AM013997","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/chistmas_fern_by-wasp32---own-work_-cc-by-4.0_-httpscommons.wikimedia.orgwindex.phpcurid_49740208.jpg?v=1761078857"},{"product_id":"perennial-ostrich-fern","title":"Ostrich Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's one of the truly magnificent ferns from the American woodlands.  With its very large vase shape, Ostrich Ferns create very dramatic vistas wherever they grow, often reaching 6 feet in height.  They do not spread quickly and are very winter hardy, so they are very useful for the home gardener who wants a large, monumental specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll that is needed for this grand plant is a partially or fully shaded spot, rich soil, and ample moisture. Ferns are a wonderful solution for your pesky deer problem – they tend to stay away from ferns and go for other, tastier plants. They are also a great addition to any shady spot in the garden. Their green, frilly plumes add interesting texture and provide a great backdrop for other, more colorful plants. They can also be planted on their own to provide a natural, woodland feel. You can also try planting ferns in a large container, setting them in a shady area on your porch or patio area. They will create an interesting conversation starter and wonderful addition to any container garden you may have. Cut ferns also make an elegant filler for flower arrangements and  will add frilly texture to your favorite bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472356921583,"sku":"AM014182","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/fern-ostrich-matteuccia-struthiopteris-cropped.jpg?v=1761078869"},{"product_id":"perennial-hayscented-fern","title":"Hay Scented Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e18-24\" tall x 24-36\" wide. Hay-Scented Fern is a lush, naturalizing fern that can cover some ground! Delicate, lacy fronds emit a fresh-mown grass smell when brushed, and its bright green foliage turns a golden-russet color in fall. Use it to fill in open spaces or gaps in greenery. It’s a pushy neighbor though, so don’t plant it amongst delicate plants; place it where it has room to spread and grow. Deer resistant and easy-care, Hay-Scented Fern likes well-drained, moist soil. As with many ferns, if the soil is kept consistently moist, this one can even tolerate full sun, although it will look its best with some shade. Native to the open woods east of the Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472362623215,"sku":"AM015008","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/hayscented-fern-dennstaedtia.jpg?v=1761078886"},{"product_id":"perennial-sensitive-fern","title":"Sensitive Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensitive fern, \u003cem\u003eOnoclea sensibilis\u003c\/em\u003e, is found in moist woodlands, swamps and along the banks of streams throughout Eastern North America. Its native range extends from Newfoundland south to Florida, and all the way west to Colorado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in average to moist, rich soils, and can tolerate occassional flooding. It is a great plant for rain gardens. In favorable locations, Sensistive Fern will naturalize and spread by rhizomes. If it becomes too aggressive, it is easy to thin. It can thrive in average garden soils, or in full sun, if there is consistent moisture and it does not dry out. Its common name refers to the tendency of the leaves to die-back and be sensitive to the first frost in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472405123311,"sku":"AM021863","price":13.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/sensitive-fern-1.jpg?v=1761079092"},{"product_id":"perennial-tassel-fern","title":"Tassel Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Tassel Fern, is an elegant evergreen fern from the forests of Japan and South Korea. This plant is well-suited to shaded garden areas, thriving in part to full shade and preferring organically rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. The Tassel Fern typically grows to about 1.5 to 2 feet in height and width, forming a vase-shaped clump of shiny, dark green fronds. These finely divided fronds give the plant a delicate, lacy appearance. One of the most distinctive features of this fern is the way its new fronds unfurl, flipping over backwards to form tassels, which gradually flatten as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tassel Fern is not only appreciated for its ornamental value but also for its resilience. It is relatively low-maintenance, being resistant to deer and rabbits, and can tolerate heavy shade. This makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to plant it in well-drained soil to prevent crown rot, especially in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472406532335,"sku":"AM022200","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/tassel-fern-1.jpg?v=1761079103"},{"product_id":"perennial-southern-beech-fern","title":"Southern Beech Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhegopteris hexagonoptera\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as the Broad Beech Fern or Southern Beech Fern, is a deciduous fern native to eastern North America. This plant thrives in moist, rich, well-drained, acidic soils, typically found in woodlands, ravines, and rocky slopes. It prefers partial to deep shade but can occasionally be found in sunnier, drier areas. The Southern Beech Fern forms a graceful, arching clump of fronds that are broadly triangular, and slightly hairy on the underside, giving the plant a delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Beech Fern has the ability to spread rapidly through creeping rhizomes, which make it an optimal groundcover in its preferred growing conditions.  Its dense foliage provides excellent cover for small mammals and other wildlife, making it the perfect understory plant for soft landings around the bases of trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fern is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for naturalized areas and shade gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":46472406663407,"sku":"AM022202","price":16.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/southern-beech-fern-1.jpg?v=1761079103"},{"product_id":"perennial-lady-fern-lady-in-red","title":"Lady in Red Lady Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant the Red-Stemmed Lady Fern in any shady spot of the garden. It creates a dramatic backdrop for your favorite flowering plants and is the perfect companion for a shady wildflower planting. This variety grows to be about 24-36” tall and is a foliage plant all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e Here, we have an all-time favorite actually made more beautiful!  Lady Fern is one of our loveliest, not-too-big native ferns, with complex frilly fronds. Its always been loved as a companion with shade-loving perennials.  Now, suddenly, thanks to some brilliant hybridizer, Lady in Red brings us the same beauty with shiny lipstick red stems.  Great for the flower garden!","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2\" Pot","offer_id":46525211672815,"sku":"AM014905","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/athyriumladyinred.jpg?v=1761079135"},{"product_id":"perennial-cinnamon-fern","title":"Cinnamon Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e24-36' tall x 24-36 wide. Cinnamon Fern’s tall narrow spikes of cinnamon-colored spore-producing material reach up like giant cinnamon sticks from the center of the plant in spring - it’s easy to see where it gets its common name. Contrasting with the blue-green 4-foot fronds, this is an elegant and unusual fern. Plant it in partial to full shade, in humus-rich soil, where there is plenty of moisture. Excellent along a streamside or water garden. Lovely planted with Hosta, Coral Bells, Bleeding Heart, and other shade loving plants. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Native to North America and deer resistant too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2\" Pot","offer_id":46525220323567,"sku":"AM014398","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/osmunda-cinnamomea-cinnamon-fern.jpg?v=1761079184"},{"product_id":"perennial-fern-shady-nook-plant-collection","title":"Shady Nook Fern Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShady Nook Fern Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sensory delight with lush texture, distinctive forms, and a unique color combination. \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for adding texture and accents in shady parts of the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair ferns with boulders for a natural focal point, or pair with broad leafed Hosta to accent their delicate textures. Purchase the collection in multiples for filling space throughout the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Shady Nook Fern Collection covers roughly 9-16 sq ft and contains 5 plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data-table responsive-table wildflower-mix\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-image\" title=\"Dryopteris marginalis\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-marginal-woodfern\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/wysiwyg-dryopteris-marginalis-marginal-woodfern-visi.jpg?v=1753166052\" alt=\"Marginal Woodfern\" width=\"150\" class=\"page-image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/perennial-marginal-woodfern\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarginal Woodfern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Bag of 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-24\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-24\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage plant all season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-image\" title=\"Adiantum pedatum\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-maidenhair-fern\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/wysiwyg-maidenhair-fern-1.jpg?v=1753166053\" alt=\"Northern Maidenhair Fern\" width=\"150\" class=\"page-image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/perennial-maidenhair-fern\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorthern Maidenhair Fern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Plant - 3\" Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage plant all season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-image\" title=\"Athyrium niponicum 'Red Beauty'\" href=\"\/products\/perennial-japanese-painted-fern-red-beauty\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/wysiwyg-red-beauty-japanese-painted-fern_2.jpg?v=1753166053\" alt=\"Red Beauty Japanese Painted Fern\" width=\"150\" class=\"page-image\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/perennial-japanese-painted-fern-red-beauty\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Beauty Japanese Painted Fern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Plant - 3\" Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage plant all season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AMI Production","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531378544879,"sku":"AM017924","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/shadynook6-25-25.jpg?v=1761078720"},{"product_id":"perennials-lady-fern","title":"Lady Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Fern grows only about knee high at most, and is always beautiful with lighter green frilly ferns. It grows best in shade, but is more tolerant of dry conditions than most ferns. Great for a shady wildflower garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 3\" Pot","offer_id":49588507050223,"sku":"AM014115","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/files\/LadyFern1.jpg?v=1779466321"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9535\/6399\/collections\/Matteuccia_struthiopteris_1.jpg?v=1774898876","url":"https:\/\/www.americanmeadows.com\/collections\/ferns-perennial-plants.oembed?page=2","provider":"American Meadows","version":"1.0","type":"link"}