Ricks Custom Nursery-Purveyors of Fine Perennials since 1981

	Ferns offer exciting textures and attractive forms in every hue of green or even silver for the shade garden. Although many of our Ferns are native, this should not be the determining factor in making your choices. All of our selections, native or not, are chosen for their admirable qualities - superior performance, form and habit, low maintenance and aesthetic value in your garden. « Click here to visit our Photo Gallery of Ferns or view individual plant links below Information regarding Ordering and Shipping is available here
	We make every effort to provide photos of the plants we offer. If photos are not available, we highly recommend PlantFiles at Dave's Garden , our favorite gardening website, for more information.

; ; ; Visit our ARCHIVE for selections we've offered in the past. Most Ferns thrive in rich, moist soils and prefer at least partial shade, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight in the garden. However, if planted in less than ideal conditions, they only require supplemental water during extended dry spells. As a rule, Ferns require minimal maintenance other than the occasional removal of dead fronds to maintain their tidy appearance. Mulching will help keep the soil cool and moist during the growing season and as it decomposes will improve the soil over time. Our Fern selections are described as follows: Evergreen (E): Maintain foliage up to 12 months Semi-evergreen (SE): Maintain foliage 8-9 months Deciduous (D): Foliage deteriorates rapidly with the first signs of frost
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November, 2009: We're busy planting! The website will be updated soon with descriptions and photos. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Common Name Latin Name Size Price Size Price

*New for 2010!*

Himalayan Maidenhair Fern (E)	Adiantum venustum	Quarts	$8.95	.
Victoria Lady Fern (D)	Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'	..		Summer 2010
Japanese Painted Fern (D)	Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'	Quarts	$8.95	.
Ghost Fern (D)	Athyrium x 'Ghost'	Quarts	$8.95	Gallons	$15.95
Japanese Painted Fern (D)	Athyrium x 'Ocean's Fury'	Quarts	$8.95
Hairy Lip Fern (SE)	Cheilanthes lanosa	..		Summer 2010
Cold Hardy Holly Fern (E)	Cyrtomium fortunei	Quarts	$8.95	.
Robust Male Fern (SE)	Dryopteris filix-mas 'Undulata Robusta'	..		Summer 2010
Goldie's Fern (SE)	Dryopteris goldiana	Quarts	$8.95	Gallons	$15.95
Mexican Male Fern (SE)	Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas	.		Gallons	$15.95
Dixie Wood Fern (SE)	Dryopteris x australis	Quarts	$8.95	.
Jumbo Ostrich Fern (D)	Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Jumbo'	..		Summer 2010
Sensitive Fern (D)	Onoclea sensibilis	Quarts	$8.95	.
Cinnamon Fern (D)	Osmunda cinnamomea	Quarts	$8.95	.
Interrupted Fern (D)	Osmunda claytoniana	Quarts	$8.95	.
Christmas Fern (E)	Polystichum acrostichoides	NA
The evergreen fronds of Christmas Ferns are excellent for arrangements. Read Debbie's article for several ideas: "Christmas Ferns - Add a Few Fronds for Festive Holiday Decorations"
Hard Shield Fern (SE)	Polystichum aculeatum	..		Summer 2010
Soft Needle Fern (SE)	Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'	.		Gallons	$15.95
'Shiny Holly' Fern (SE)	Polystichum 'Shiny Holly Fern'	Quarts	$8.95	.
Japanese Beech Fern (D)	Thelypteris decursive-pinnata	Quarts	$8.95	.
Marsh Fern (D)	Thelypteris palustris	Quarts	$8.95	.
Virginia Chain Fern (D)	Woodwardia virginica	Quarts	$8.95	.