How to Grow and Care for Wood ferns

Male fern thrives in part to full shade, which makes it a nice choice for understandings, or areas that don't get enough sun for other plants to thrive. This graceful plant grows in clumps, will return year after year, and is resistant to rabbits.

Autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is an evergreen fern whose new fronds emerge as reddish-orange in spring, providing a colorful contrast against the dark green mature fronds. It prefers partial shade to full shade. Grows best in moist to wet, organically-rich soil.

The spinulose woodfern (Dryopteris carthusiana) is native to parts of the United States and is commonly found in wetlands. It is used in gardens, particularly in the shady areas of woodland, rock, native plant or wild gardens. Long-living in partial to full shade.

Log Fern (Dryopteris celsa) can be found growing in areas of heavy shade on rich soils and rotten wood in the eastern United States. This plant is a fertile hybrid of the species Dryopteris goldiana and Dryopteris ludoviciana. Log Fern is also grown ornamentally for its complex and attractive leaves.

The intermediate wood fern is an evergreen fern found across North America and Europe. It's popular for woodland or shade gardens. It is easy to grow in well-drained soils and can tolerate high humidity.