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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Fern - Athyrium 'Lady in Red'	Lady in Red Fern	Pt Shade/Shade	Bright red stems	more info
Description A magnificent form of Lady fern with bright red stems the color of ruby chard. The color improves as the plant matures in 3-4 years. Deep green foliage is trouble free. Zone 4-8 Height 24" Purpose Deer Resistant
Fern - Dryopteris eryth. 'Brilliance'	Brilliance Autumn Fern	Shade/Pt Shade	n/a	more info
Description A new colorful and more brilliant form of the autumn fern. The young fronds are lustrous and orange and dramatically more showy. Makes a wonderful evergreen addition to the fern garden. Zone 5-8 Height 18-24" Purpose Deer Resistant, Evergreen
Fern - Osmunda cinnamomea	Cinnamon Fern	Shade/Pt Shade		more info
Description Typically grows in clumps to 2-3' tall, but with constant moisture can reach 5' in height. Separate spore-bearing, stiff, fertile fronds appear in early spring, quickly turning brown. The familiar "fiddleheads" also emerge from the base of the plant and unfurl into large, erect, pinnately-compound, yellowish-green, sterile fronds (2-4' long) which remain attractive throughout the summer and turn yellow in autumn. The common name of this plant is in reference to the cinnamon colored fibers found near the frond bases. Zone 3-9 Height 24-36" Purpose Landscape, rabbit resistant
Fern - Polystichum acrostichoides	Christmas Fern	Pt Shade/Shade	Evergreen fronds	more info
Description This evergreen fern is useful in the border where its dark green foliage provides a good backdrop for smaller plants. The dark green leathery fronds can also be cut for adding to floral arrangements. Zone 3-9 Height 2' Purpose Deer Resistant, Evergreen
Fern - Polystichum polyblepharum	Tassel Fern	Pt Shade/Shade	Evergreen fronds	more info
Description A medium sized fern with luxurious, dark green glossy fronds that add interesting texture to a woodland garden. Plant in rich, humusy soil where moisture is ample. Zone 4 Height 12-24" Purpose Deer Resistant, Evergreen
Fothergilla x gardenii 'Mount Airy'	Mount Airy Fothergilla	Sun/Pt Shade	White flowers	more info
Description A vigorous shrub with abundant flowers and dark green summer foliage which turns a brilliant yellow- orange-red in fall. This selection was made at Mt. Airy Arboretum here in Cincinnati. Zone 5 Height 3-5' Purpose shady border, foundation plant, fall color