Versatile, Durable, Beautiful . . .

Ferns grow naturally from the equator to Alaska. They are equally at home in and around your house. We invite you to browse these pages. If you are attracted to a fern that isn't available at your local garden center, please tell them about our web site and ask them to contact us for help in locating a particular fern for you.

In the plant list below we've included the plant's zone rating for your convenience. The "zone" number given to a plant refers to a universal system that describes the coldest zones or areas in which a plant can normally succeed (cold hardiness rating). In addition, there is a hint system provided that tells you whether a fern will do best on the porch, in the garden, or in the home.

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A Boston relative, that grows shorter fronds, creating a more symmetrical sphere shape. Quite stunning.
- Home, Porch - Zones 9-10

This is not just a table fern! The "Button Fern" is also beautiful in the landscape.
- Home, Porch, or Garden - Zones 8-10

A rare and unusual fern, adaptable to many growing situations.
- Home, Porch - Zone 10
 

An unusual fern, attractive to the point of being "cute", happy both in the home and on the porch or patio.
- Home, Porch, or Garden - Zones 9-10

A beautifully symmetrical plant whose fronds almost seem to be springing up and out of the pot.
- Home, Porch - Zones 9-10

Holly Fern is semi-hardy and will with-stand light frosts.
- Garden - Zones 6-10

"One of the most durable ferns for inside your home" according to the San Diego Fern Society. A newcomer to the foliage industry in the U.S., "Lemon Button" is very versatile. Excellent companion plant for Bonsais.
- Home, Porch - Zone 9
 

Originally grown in Texas (obviously!), this is the ideal fern for LARGE baskets.
- Porch, Garden - Zones 9-10

One of the most unusual and striking of ferns, this Staghorn variety can get very large - a real conversation piece.
- Home, Porch, Garden - Zones 9-10

Close in shape and foliage to the White Rabbit's foot it's "feet" are green rather than white.
- Home, Porch - Zones 8-10

Table fern or hanging basket...quick to grow and reliable. "Sassy" got it's name because it just looks fresh and sassy!
- Home, Porch - Zones 9-10

Humata makes a nice 10" hanging basket. The feet, instead of climbing out of the pot, will entirely envelop the basket so that it looks as though it is simply growing out of itself.
- Home, Porch - Zones 8-10