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Red Beauty Fern
The upright fronds do not turn green in hot summer weather. You can use this plant as a groundcover because of its broad habit and fast growth. Rabbits prefer not to eat on the Red Beauty Fern. The stems and veins remain bright red from spring to frost, while its long, elegant, lacy fronds cast silvery-green shadows in the shade. The Red Beauty Fern, Athyrium 'Red Beauty', is a very vigorous and attractive relative to the Japanese Painted Fern. Place this plant in moist, well-drained, enriched soil. The Red Beauty Fern is a quick-growing plant for any partly to fully shaded garden location. The deeply-dissected, fern-like, medium green leaves have a strong, somewhat spicy aroma that may persist when used in dried arrangements. The Red Beauty can be used in containers, borders, and the fronds may be used for indoor arrangements. ... additional info
Hayscented Fern The Hayscented Fern, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, is very common. It can be identified by its lacy, light-green fronds that feel very slightly sticky to the touch. It often grows in large colonies and appears to be forming a carpet. When the leaves are bruised they smell like fresh mown hay, hence the name. This perennial fern grows fast and is deciduous. |
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