FERNS

Zones: 3-11
Exposure: Partial sun to shade
Habit: Varies by genus and species
Height/Spread: Varies by genus and species

One of the most valuable plants for shade gardens, ferns add a lushness to borders, beds, and containers. Plants can range from tiny forest floor specimens to giant tropical tree ferns. Foliage is usually green, but can also occur in shades of silver, white, gold, orange, or purple. Sword-shaped leaves with finely dissected edges complement a wide range of shade-loving groundcovers, perennials, and shrubs.