NEW ENGLAND WETLAND PLANTS, INC.

WHOLESALE NATIVE PLANTS, SEED MIXES AND EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS

NATIVE FERNS

All ferns are sold in #1 containers. Scroll down for complete selection.

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Fern species in shade tent

 

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Native Fern Species

wetland status

Shade Tolerance

Habitat

Price 1-100

101-200

200+

Adiantun pedatum (Maidenhair Fern)

Grows well in moist to well drained soil, Height to 2.5 feet. Ornamental qualities

 FACW- Part sun to shade Drier sites, forested wetlands $6.50 $6.00                        

$5.50

 

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)

A common fern of flood plains, this species has beautifully-shaped fronds, and grows to a height of 4’.

FACW Shade Forested wetlands $6.50 $6.00 $5.50

Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern)

This common fern is found from forested wetlands to wet meadows.

FACW Sun to shade Wet meadows, forested wetlands $6.50 $6.00 $5.50

Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)

A common fern of wooded wetlands. Provides foraging areas for wildlife. Ruby-throated hummingbirds line their nests with fur from the stem of this fern.

FACW Part sun to shade Wet meadows, forested wetlands $6.50 $6.00 $5.50

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

A fern often found in wet conditions, has a graceful appearance.

OBL Part sun to shade Shore edges,  wet meadows, forested wetlands $6.50 $6.00 $5.50

Thelypteris palustris (Marsh Fern)

An attractive fern of bogs and wet meadows. Fiddleheads, the unopened fronds, provide food for birds and mammals.  Back to top

 FACW+ Full sun to part sun Wet meadows, forested wetlands $8.00 $7.50 $7.50

 

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