Fern Plant Types & Care

Ferns offer year round interest to the landscape because they are tolerant of winter temperatures and winter heat. They are great for shady home gardens, especially in the southern landscape. Their hardiness also makes them low maintenance and simple plants for your garden. They make excellent companion plants like hostas, caladiums and columbine. Most ferns do well in rich, well-drained soil with an abundance of organic matter.

Fern

Robust Male Fern