Evergreen Ferns
Evergreen ferns add year-round dramatic, sweeping textures and contrasting colors to your landscape. They are effective in mass plantings, as borders, and as accent plants. Our ferns thrive in partialn and full shade.
Southern Shield Fern even tolerates full sun throughout the range of U.S. zones (check each plant's Description tab for details). All of our evergreen ferns are tolerant of drought, native to the United States, excellent for erosion control, and most are rarely eaten by deer.
How to choose? Well, after more than 40 years of experimenting with various ferns, we have compiled a selection of the easiest to grow and hardiest evergreen options.
Southern Shield Fern even tolerates full sun throughout the range of U.S. zones (check each plant's Description tab for details). All of our evergreen ferns are tolerant of drought, native to the United States, excellent for erosion control, and most are rarely eaten by deer.
How to choose? Well, after more than 40 years of experimenting with various ferns, we have compiled a selection of the easiest to grow and hardiest evergreen options.
See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
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![]() 1 - 9: $38.97 each | 10: $37.02 each The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() On Sale!: $4.97 Discount: 29% The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 - 9: $50.47 each | 10: $47.95 each The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available |
![]() On Sale!: $3.97 Discount: 43% The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $9.87 each | 250 - 999: $9.57 each The quintessential fern, vibrant evergreen fronds are leathery and divided with holly-like leaflets. Excellent for erosion control, borders, edging and along foundations or walls. 12-24" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 08/25/2025.Email when available |
![]() 25 - 249: $8.67 each | 250 - 999: $8.37 each (Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern) Fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy, later turning green giving a vivid variety of color. Evergreen in mild climates, this dwarf fern is excellent for borders and mass plantings. 18-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 1 flat of 50 cells: $297.00 ($5.94 per plant) (Japanese Wood Fern, Autumn Fern) Fronds emerge a bold copper-burgundy, later turning green giving a vivid variety of color. Evergreen in mild climates, this dwarf fern is excellent for borders and mass plantings. 18-24" tall. In stock. |