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Leatherwood Fern
5-2' (infrequently to 3') tall. These ferns prefer loamy moist soils, and do best in cool position in the garden, so avoid the afternoon sun. The evergreen fronds are very attractive and provide good interest to the winter landscape. This is a woodland fern which is most often found in shaded crevices of rocky ledges and bluffs. Sori are located at the edges or margins of the pinnule undersides, hence the common name. The Leatherwood Fern or Marginal Shield Fern is an evergreen fern which typically forms a non-spreading, vase-shaped clump to 1. Leatherwood Ferns features grayish-green, deeply cut, leathery fronds (15-20" long). ... details
Wildwood Twist Fern The Wildwood Twist Fern, 'Athyrium 'Wildwood Twist', is a hybrid of the Japanese Painted Fern. It is a deciduous fern which typically grows to 18" tall and features slowly spreading clumps of triangular, smoky gray and green fronds. The best frond color is achieved in light shade. The Wildwood Twist Fern is easily grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Use this plant in the landscape to add color to shade gardens and in combinations with other perennials. Use this plant to add color to shade gardens and combinations with other perennials. |
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