Re: Good rugged hardy ferns

In a message dated 11/10/99 11:45:20 AM Central Standard Time,
cajun4@HOME.COM writes:

<< Can you suggest ferns that are different sizes, are rugged, maybe tollerate
 some sun, and that snails don't bother too much? >>

Cajun Joe:

I think my zone 9 is very similiar to yours...I have had much success with
the following ferns:

1)  Lady Fern which can take a moderate amount of sunlight - nice light
fronds (feathery)

2)  Wood Fern (of course) but will get yucky foliage at the first cold wind
but I just cut it back

3)  Macho Fern - this one is very "cool".....nice large arching fronds that
seems to spread by runners....aggressive without being to much of a nuisance.
(**Favorite)

4)  Shield Fern - looks very similiar to the Boston fern.  Very aggressive
spreader...really too aggressive but some folks like like.

All four of these ferns have a very different appearance offering wonderful
contract....but they all seem to take our heat, drought and "weird" winters
perfectly.

Hope this helps.  BTW - Most of these can be found at your local garden
centers throughout the year, even WalMarts and Home Depots.

Happy Gardening

Kemberly
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