Christmas ferns are widely distributed over eastern North America. They are rated hardy to USDA zone 3. Like most ferns, they prefer soil that remains moist, but they can tolerate the occasional drought in woodland conditions and still look good. I ll share a few more ferns with you next time. See ya later.
Fronds arise from the rhizome.
This page is part of Doug Scofield s Native Plants of South Florida site. In this fern section, he has photographs and information on more than 35 species of ferns found in South Florida along with a list of reference books and a link to a fern identification key. If you are looking for pictures of ferns or have a fern you need to identify, spend some time on this web site, you just might find what you need. Hi Debbie, Yes, it is odd that PNW is dry in summer, tho' I have been told this before. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Marge Talt's Gardening in Shade topic, please visit the Discussions page .