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Athyrium

Prized by gardeners, Athyrium are mostly deciduous ferns, with feathery, finely divided foliage in a wonderful array of color and forms. The genus includes about 180 species that are suitable to a wide range of garden conditions, including shady borders and woodland gardens, alongside other ferns or shade-loving plants.

Bog Garden Plants, Bog Plants, Bog Ferns, Chain Fern, Cinnamon Fern, Eastern Marsh Fern, Interrupted Fern, Lady Fern, Ostrich Fern, Royal Fern, Sensitive Fern, Southern Wood Fern

Bog Garden Plants: Graceful Ferns

There are many beautiful ferns that will thrive in the moist environment provided by bog gardens. Here are excellent choices that will turn a slow-draining, waterlogged spot into a beautiful attraction.

Deciduous Azaleas companions, Evergreen Azaleas companions, Rhododendron companions, azalea companions, Fern, Ferns

Great Ferns as Companion Plants for Azaleas and Rhododendrons

Shade-loving plants, Ferns are wonderful companion plants to Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Their form and texture also tend to reduce the legginess of your Azalea shrubs and handsome effects can be created by choosing the perfect leaf shapes that complement and contrast beautifully to the growth habit for your Azaleas and Rhododendrons.

Native Plants, Native Ferns, Alabama Native Ferns, Alabama Native Shade Plants

Recommended Native Ferns for Alabama

Here is a list of Alabama native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens.

Native Plants, Native Ferns, Georgia Native Ferns, Georgia Native Shade Plants

Recommended Native Ferns for Georgia

Here is a list of Georgia native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens.

Native Plants, Native Ferns, South Carolina Native Ferns, South Carolina Native Shade Plants

Recommended Native Ferns for South Carolina

Here is a list of South Carolina native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens.

Native Plants, Native Ferns, North Carolina Native Ferns, North Carolina Native Shade Plants

Recommended Native Ferns for North Carolina

Here is a list of North Carolina native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens.

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Southeast Virginia

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in Southeast Virginia gardens

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Sun Perennials, Sun Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Eastern Shore

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in Virginia's Eastern Shore gardens

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Sun Perennials, Sun Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Northern Neck Peninsula

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in Virginia's Northern Neck gardens

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Capital Region

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Virginia's Capital Region.

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Central Rappahannock Region

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Virginia's Central Rappahannock Region

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Northern Piedmont Region

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Virginia's Northern Piedmont Region

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Virginia's Southern Piedmont Region

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Virginia's Southern Piedmont Region

Native Plants, Native Perennials, Native Ferns, Virginia Native Plant, Virginia Native Perennials, Virginia Native Ferns, Shade Perennials, Shade Ferns

Recommended Native Ferns for Northern Virginia

Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Northern Virginia

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