Deer Fern, Hard Fern

Deer Fern is one of the most distinctive native evergreen ferns, its two clearly different frond types, narrow fertile and broader sterile, create a layered, architectural effect in shaded sheltered settings.

• Two distinct frond types: broad, arching sterile fronds and narrow, upright fertile fronds
• The contrasting frond types create a uniquely layered and architectural appearance
• Fully evergreen, provides year-round structure in sheltered shaded gardens
• Prefers consistently moist, humus-rich, acidic soils in part to full shade