{"title":"Rain Garden Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlants that handle the wet-then-dry swing of a rain garden or bioretention basin — tolerant of periodic standing water without needing constant saturation. Useful for residential drainage problems and municipal stormwater work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-king-ostrich-fern","title":"The King Ostrich Fern (aka Fiddlehead Fern) (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose The King Ostrich Fern when you need a shaded area to fill quickly with a native, upright fern. The tradeoff is control: it spreads by runners, so don't use it where you need a tidy, fixed clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland edges needing fast fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded slopes or large beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative-style plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors wanting single clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast shade coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a native fern look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a small clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou dislike plants that wander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site bakes in afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt gives shaded beds a tall, full fern mass without relying on flowers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills ground quickly, which is useful in open shade and risky in tight beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare is simple, but you may need to pull or edge runners.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts spreading habit makes it a poor fit for small, mixed beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can soften low views during the growing season, but it is not a permanent screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend this where the goal is to let a shaded bed naturalize, not where every plant needs to stay in its assigned spot. The running habit that makes it wrong for a tight bed is exactly what makes it right for holding a shaded streambank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatteuccia struthiopteris 'The King'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe King Ostrich Fern (Fiddlehead Fern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, vase-shaped, clumping, spreading by rhizomes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (species native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiparian buffer and floodplain plantings • Erosion control on shaded banks • Rain gardens • Fast native woodland fill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAC (Facultative) — occurs in both wetlands and uplands. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. That is the main reason to buy it and the main reason to avoid it in tight beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this for streambank or buffer work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of our better choices for it. Its rhizomes knit shaded soil together, and it carries a FAC rating on the USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, so it handles the wet-to-average swing a buffer planting sees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the fiddleheads edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOstrich fern is associated with edible fiddleheads, but nursery plants are sold for landscape use, not food production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle deer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has good deer resistance, though no plant should be treated as immune.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42656324452437,"sku":"PGNE-43010","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42748704456789,"sku":"PGNE-43010-06","price":102.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42748704489557,"sku":"PGNE-43010-12","price":182.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42748704522325,"sku":"PGNE-43010-24","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F547-13_8919bf1f-d46b-4a44-9b4b-30cfe25ad3f6.jpg?v=1773903868"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-fern","title":"Cinnamon Fern (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Cinnamon Fern for a shaded, moist spot where you want a big native fern with a natural woodland look; the tradeoff is that it needs room and will not give you neat, formal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain garden margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative-style plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, exposed banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a larger native fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays evenly damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a natural woodland look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site dries out often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tidy border plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace is already tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts upright fronds and cinnamon spring spikes give shaded beds strong texture without looking forced.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can fill in at a good pace when planted where the soil stays consistently moist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare is simple, but dry spells and messy old fronds still need attention.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis fern has presence, so it can crowd small beds if planted too close to paths or walls.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt adds seasonal bulk but should not be counted on for privacy or winter cover.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Cinnamon Fern for the dampest shaded part of the bed, not the dry edge, and we would give it space so the clump can look natural instead of crowded. It is one of our first picks for a shaded wetland or buffer planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsmundastrum cinnamomeum (syn. Osmunda cinnamomea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCinnamon Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 ft (to 6 ft with constant moisture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (species native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWetland restoration • Riparian buffer plantings • Rain gardens and pond edges • Native woodland shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFACW (Facultative Wetland) — usually occurs in wetlands. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread everywhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is more of a clumper than a runner, but it still needs elbow room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on a permitted wetland or buffer job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated FACW on the USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List for our region, meaning it usually occurs in wetlands — the rating system conservation commissions and wetland scientists work from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stay green all winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, treat it as a seasonal fern that dies back after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for a rain garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if the spot is shaded or partly shaded and does not bake dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42656324091989,"sku":"PGNE-43004","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42748704063573,"sku":"PGNE-43004-06","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42748704096341,"sku":"PGNE-43004-12","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42748704129109,"sku":"PGNE-43004-24","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/G179-23_8cb6f365-bce6-461f-9234-adef44a2266b.jpg?v=1773903889"},{"product_id":"lady-fern","title":"Lady Fern (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Lady Fern if you want a native fern to soften a shaded bed without needing swampy soil; the tradeoff is it dies back in winter and will not give you evergreen structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens and buffer plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture-variable spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry, exposed beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour bed is not bone-dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like soft texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need winter foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site bakes in afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a rigid, formal look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLady Fern gives shaded beds a soft, layered look, but it is more texture than focal point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a good pace when the soil stays reasonably even.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut back old fronds after they collapse and keep new plantings watered while they settle in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt works well in smaller shade beds, though it looks best grouped rather than used as a single plant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a ground-layer plant, not a screen or privacy plant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Lady Fern in groups, not as a single accent, where the goal is a natural woodland floor rather than a showy centerpiece. Its tolerance for both damp and average soil makes it one of the easier ferns to place in a buffer planting, where moisture changes as you move up the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthyrium filix-femina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLady Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-9a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClumping, arching, vase-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (species native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiparian buffer plantings • Rain gardens • Native woodland shade • Moisture-variable shaded beds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAC (Facultative) — occurs in both wetlands and uplands about equally, which is why it handles the wet-to-dry gradient of a buffer planting. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Lady Fern spread aggressively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is generally a clumping fern, not a runner like some groundcover ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on a buffer or rain garden job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its FAC rating on the USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List means it is equally at home in wetland and upland conditions, so it can be run across the whole width of a buffer rather than just one zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay green in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, expect it to die back and return with fresh growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle normal garden soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the soil does not stay dry for long stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42656319307861,"sku":"PGNE-43007","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42748426059861,"sku":"PGNE-43007-06","price":102.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42748704587861,"sku":"PGNE-43007-12","price":182.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42748704620629,"sku":"PGNE-43007-24","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F419-20.jpg?v=1779027993"},{"product_id":"lady-in-red-fern","title":"Lady in Red Fern (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Lady in Red Fern if you want a native-style fern with red stems for a shaded bed; the main reason is texture with a little stem color. The tradeoff: it wants steady moisture and will not solve screening or dry-slope problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded foundation edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens and buffer plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-prone shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry sandy slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want red fern stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour bed has shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can water during dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need winter presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil dries out fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bold flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts red stems add detail up close, but it reads soft rather than bold from a distance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a useful pace when shade and moisture are right.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut back old fronds and keep the soil from drying hard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts clumping habit works well in tight shade pockets without quickly taking over.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a texture perennial, not a plant for privacy or blocking views.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we would use Lady in Red Fern as a front-to-middle shade filler where customers want texture, not flowers. Pair it with hosta, sedge, or darker-leaved perennials so the red stems show. Because it is a selection of our native Lady Fern, it carries the same buffer and rain garden usefulness with a little more visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLady in Red Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-8a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClumping, arching, vase-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (a native selection of Athyrium filix-femina, native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiparian buffer plantings • Rain gardens • Native woodland shade • Close-up shade texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFAC (Facultative) — rating is for the parent species Athyrium filix-femina; occurs in both wetlands and uplands. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread aggressively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a clumping fern and is easier to place than running ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a named selection like this on a restoration job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften yes for buffer and rain garden work, but check the spec first — some permitted restoration plans require straight species rather than named cultivars. If yours does, use our straight Lady Fern instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the red stems show from the street?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot much; this is a close-up detail plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, expect it to go dormant and return in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42656319209557,"sku":"PGNE-43008","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42748704260181,"sku":"PGNE-43008-06","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42748704292949,"sku":"PGNE-43008-12","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42748704325717,"sku":"PGNE-43008-24","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/G809-15.jpg?v=1779028433"},{"product_id":"sensitive-fern","title":"Sensitive Fern (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Sensitive Fern for a damp, shaded native planting where you want it to spread and fill in. The tradeoff: it is not a tidy clump, so skip it where you need a fixed, formal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative woodland plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry shade under maples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow beds with strict edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can allow spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tight clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site dries out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt makes a strong natural mass in shade, but it is more woodland than showpiece.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in quickly when moisture is steady, which is useful unless space is tight.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare is simple in the right site, but spreading colonies may need occasional editing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can work in small damp shade beds only if you are willing to manage its spread.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt softens ground-level plantings but should not be counted on for screening.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Sensitive Fern for moist shade where the homeowner wants coverage, not strict control. Give it room, pair it with other natives, and do not force it into dry soil. The colonizing habit that makes it wrong for a formal bed is what makes it useful for holding damp, shaded ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnoclea sensibilis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitive Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"missing-source-data\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-8a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading, colonizing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (species native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWetland restoration • Riparian buffer plantings • Erosion control on damp shaded ground • Rain gardens • Naturalized native groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFACW (Facultative Wetland) — usually occurs in wetlands. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it naturally forms colonies, which is useful in open shade but not in tight beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on a permitted wetland or buffer job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated FACW on the USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List for our region, and its colonizing rhizomes make it one of the better ferns for actually holding damp soil in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a good fit for damp ground, rain gardens, and pond-edge style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Sensitive Fern is native and works well in natural New England shade plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42656317997141,"sku":"PGNE-43009","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42748704358485,"sku":"PGNE-43009-06","price":102.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42748704391253,"sku":"PGNE-43009-12","price":182.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42748704424021,"sku":"PGNE-43009-24","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F294-12.jpg?v=1781869561"},{"product_id":"american-royal-fern","title":"American Royal Fern (1 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose American Royal Fern for a damp, shaded planting where you want a larger native fern with an upright, open look. The tradeoff: it is not a good pick for dry shade or tight foundation beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens and pond edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow woodland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative shade plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist problem spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry soil under trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for a larger clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe area dries out often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a small edging fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want evergreen winter cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt gives wet shade plantings a strong native fern presence without looking heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a steady pace when moisture is reliable, but it is not an instant carpet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce placed in damp soil, care is mostly cutting back old fronds after they decline.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts larger clump and upright habit need more breathing room than compact ferns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt adds seasonal texture but should not be used as a privacy or screening plant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend American Royal Fern for rain gardens, pond edges, and low woodland areas, not for dry shade under maples unless irrigation is part of the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsmunda spectabilis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Royal Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-9b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist; plant in soil that stays consistently moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump-forming, upright, deciduous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (species native to New England\/eastern US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWetland restoration • Rain gardens and pond edges • Riparian buffer plantings • Native woodland shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWetland Indicator Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOBL (Obligate Wetland) — occurs in wetlands more than 99% of the time. Source: USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral \u0026amp; Northeast region.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs American Royal Fern native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a native fern suited to damp natural-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on a permitted wetland or buffer job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries an OBL (Obligate Wetland) rating on the USDA\/USACE National Wetland Plant List for our region, which is the rating system most conservation commissions and wetland scientists work from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread aggressively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it forms clumps rather than running heavily through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt performs best where the soil stays consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Single","offer_id":42751738150997,"sku":"PGNE-43011","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42751739887701,"sku":"PGNE-43011-06","price":102.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42751739920469,"sku":"PGNE-43011-12","price":182.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42751739953237,"sku":"PGNE-43011-24","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/3F980AB3-FEEC-444C-B677-4AEACA117BC8.jpg?v=1784905619"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/collections\/rain-garden-plants.oembed","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}