Photo credit: Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Christmas fern
Clump-forming, leathery fern with glossy, evergreen fronds. Robust and provides winter interest in the garden. Young fronds may be eaten by grouse and wild turkey. Other birds use the plant for protective cover. Larval host to moth caterpillars that form fern balls for shelter.
Moist to dry soil, part to full shade, 1–3’ tall.
DR DT BF
Size: 1 QT
Christmas fern
Clump-forming, leathery fern with glossy, evergreen fronds. Robust and provides winter interest in the garden. Young fronds may be eaten by grouse and wild turkey. Other birds use the plant for protective cover. Larval host to moth caterpillars that form fern balls for shelter.
Moist to dry soil, part to full shade, 1–3’ tall.
DR DT BF
Size: 1 QT
Photo credit: Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center