Polystichum yunnanense – This fern grows wonderfully without significant attention, even under dry conditions for a while. This rare fern asks to be discovered by more

Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’ – This lovely deer-resistant evergreen fern is so unique that it is actually recognizable from a distance. Anyone that observes Wine and Lime

Dryopteris sieboldii – This is a most unusual fern with magnificent and oddly shaped fronds that mark it out as quite distinct from any other Dryopteris.

Dryopteris sichotensis – A large Asian forest fern with dark scales and strong, flat growing fronds. Occurs in the undergrowth of forests, in the highlands on

Lastreopsis microsora – This fern has been used for years as bedding plant in southern California, the creeping rhizome is moderately slow-growing and easy to control.

Dryopteris koidzumiana – This unique fern loves warmth, so patience is required for it to start growing. But once it does, new fronds emerge with their

Dryopteris goldiana – Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil. Needs protection from wind. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Best planted in masses in the shaded or woodland garden.

Anemia mexicana – It is worth trying this fern in a zone 8 in a sheltered spot in the garden or else this is a beautiful

Dryopteris atrata  – The black stems of this fern accent the fronds quite well. Looks great in shady borders or woodland edges. When grown with plenty

Pteris umbrosa – A popular species that is common in cultivation. It is quite hardy and quickly builds up into an attractive clumb. In its natural state

Polystichum acrostichoïdes – A medium-sized, coarse fern with deep evergreen, highly polished fronds, fertile fronds are taller and sterile fronds shorter and broader. The fronds grow

Phegopteris decursive-pinnata – This fern displays a very unique blend of lance-shaped fronds in both upright and arching positions. This vigorous spreader forms runners and new

Dryopteris championii – This fern is famous for his gorgeous apple-green new leaves, gradually maturing to their typical lustrous dark green. The fertile leaves are produced

Cyrtomium caryotideum – The nursery trade seems to have settled on Fishtail Holly Fern as the most used common name, on the premise that the three-pronged

Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ – The best color is developed on this fern when it is placed in light shade, because too much sun washes out the

Anisocampium sheareri – The fronds of this fern are of two types: broader, bottle-green infertile ones that grow quite low down and narrower long-stemmed fertile ones

Adiantum pedatum – In time, with good moist compost and filtered light this fern will form a lush clump gradually spreading its welcome wands of foliage.

Polystichum neolobatum – This is a real eye-catcher with his strong, erect and shiny leaves. It is well behaved, reliable and beautiful throughout the year. Fronds