Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
- small evergreen perennial
- young bronze fronds turn green with age
- hardy from zone 2 to 11
- requires light shade and acidic soil; grows 1-2' tall and wide
Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)
- small semi-evergreen perennial
- beautiful deep green foliage
- hardy from zone 3 to 9
- requires full to light shade; grows 1-2' tall and wide
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea)
- medium size deciduous perennial
- new fronds are bright green and turn bright cinnamon over time
- hardy from zone 3 to 9
- requires full to part shade; grows 2-3' tall and wide
False Arborvitae Fern (Selaginella pallescens)
- small deciduous perennial
- delicate foliage gives great contrast
- hardy from zone 7 to 9
- requires full shade; grows 1-2' tall and wide
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum')
- small deciduous perennial
- fronds are silver, burgandy, and green
- hardy from zone 4 to 7
- requires full to light shade; grows 1-2' tall and wide
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris kunthii)
- medium size deciduous perennial
- graceful light green fronds
- hardy from zone 7 to 10
- requires full to part shade; grows 2-3' tall and wide