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46 Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog GHOST FERN...................................................................Athyrium x Ghost 18-24” Zone 4-8 Deciduous. Stunning silvery-green fronds that grow tall and upright. Leaves age to green providing a backdrop for brighter new growth. This fern is bound to leave you with a haunting impression...4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 HART’S TONGUE FERN...................................Aspelnium scolopendrium 12” Zone 6-8 This interesting evergreen fern has strap-like, uncut leathery fronds that are a deep green and are slightly wavy. It has unique foliage that is very tropical looking and is 3” wide and 12” long. Keep evenly moist and prefers neutral to alkaline soil................................................4” -$5.00 Gallon - $8.50 HAY SCENTED FERN...................................... Dennstaedtia puncitilobula 2-3’ 1-2’ Zone 3-8 Deciduous. This US native smells like fresh mown hay when bruised. It’s lush green upright foliage turns golden in the fall. Easy to grow, low maintenance but can be an aggressive spreader under ideal conditions. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained sites....................4” -$5.00 Gallon - $8.50 JAPANESE BEECH FERN.......................... Thelypteris decursive pinnata 12-24” Zone 4-10 Decursive means running downstream, pinnata means feather-like. Thus this fern has feather-like foliage that runs downstream. Beech fern is a vigorous spreader creating large colonies in moist or average shade. Naturalizes well.......................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 JAPANESE HOLLY FERN........................................... Cyrtomium falcatum 18-24” 36-48” Zone 7-10 This evergreen fern has dark green fronds of holly-like leaflets. Two foot fronds form four foot vase-like crowns. Protect from winter winds by planting as an understory plant. It can also be used as a house plant for a dramatic flair inside.................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 JAPANESE PAINTED FERN........................Athyrium nipponicum Pictum 8-10” Zone 3-8 This delicate deciduous fern has beautiful tri-colored foliage of silver, burgundy and soft green. Prefers light shade and cooler temperatures improve the color even more. Excellent as a front of the border plant............ ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 KIMBERLY QUEEN FERN......................................Nephrolepsis obliterata 24-36” Zone 9-11 A beautiful upright bushy fern that is very popular for use on shady patios or decks. Low maintenance and easy to separate once it out grows its pot. Bring in as a house plant for the winter as it will not tolerate cold winter temperatures...........................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 KOREAN ROCK FERN......................................Polystichum tsus-simense 8-16” 16” Zone 5-9 This semi-evergreen fern boasts glossy dark green fronds with black veins and a neat compact habit. A dainty Asian native is easy to grow in a woodland garden with well drained soil. Will tolerate infrequent waterings..... ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 LADY FERN............................................................... Athyrium felix-femina 24”-36” Zone 4-8 This deciduous native fern has light green fronds with a graceful habit. Large feathery fronds are tapered at both ends. In the wild, this lady can be found in meadows, thickets, moist woods and stream beds. Prefers consistently moist well drained soils........................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 MACHO FERN...........................................................Nephrolepis biserrata 36” Zone 9-11 Macho, Macho Fern!! This is a great fern for LARGE baskets or containers. It has medium-green, toothed, arching fronds that can get up to 4’ long. It is tropical, so be sure to bring it inside for the winter....................... ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 MARIANA MAIDEN FERN..........................................Thelypteris toresiana 36-48” Zone 7b-11 Deciduous. This East Indies native will colonize beautifully and quickly in part to full shade. It also tolerates part sun with adequate moisture. Standing tall and yet delicate, everyone asks, “Which fern is that?” Excellent for a large garden, this fern will make a great stand........................ .................................................................................4” - N/A, Gallon - $20.00 MEXICAN MALE FERN................................. Dryopteris pseudo-felix-mas 30-48” Zone 3-8 Evergreen. This Mexican native stands tall, up to 4’ tall. Cha cha cha. Evergreen fronds continue to unfurl throughout the whole growing season. Es moy bien para el jardín de sombra.....................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 OSTRICH FERN................................................... Metteuccia struthiopteris 24-72” Zone 2-8 Deciduous. A large feathery fern with a vase-shaped habit. Dense and rigid plume-like fronds have the appearance of ostrich plumes and arise from a central crown. Naturalizes well and prefers highly organic soil that does not dry out. .....................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 PARSLEY MALE FERN..................................Dryopteris felix-mas Parsley 18-24” Zone 4-8 A must have for the shade gardener. Lovely appearance with its crinkled and crested dark green foliage. Every frond is different! Looks a lot like curly parsley............................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 ROYAL FERN...................................................................Osmunda regallis 4’ Zone 3-10 A majestic deciduous fern that adapts well to different landscapes either from the edge of a stream, to a shady woodland area, or even in a spot in the garden that does not drain well. It has green fronds with unusual leaflets and red stems creating a lovely tropical effect in the shade............... ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 SPIKE MOSS............................................................................... Selaginella A primitive plant with unique scale-like foliage that predates ancient dinosaurs! It is so primitive it even predates the development of seeds among plants! Reproducing by spores, they are related to ferns and mosses. These plants are great to use in the ground or in containers or as houseplants. They also do well in terrariums since they enjoy rich, moist soils that are well drained........................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 GEMMIFEROUS SPIKEMOSS..............................Selaginella moelendorfii 6-12” 12-15” Zone 7-10 This evergreen fern bears green frond-like foliage creating an arching, fan-like pattern from creeping stems, forming colonies. The ferny foliage turns a russet color in the cool winter months. PEACOCK MOSS...........................................................Selaginella unciata 4-6” 3’ Zone 6-10 One of the most unique varieties! Leaves are finely cut and low growing thus forming a mat of foliage. From certain angles the foliage appears iridescent- from metallic blue to green like a peacock’s feathers. Foliage turns bronze with winter color and is considered semi-evergreen. SENSITIVE FERN........................................................... Onoclea sensibilis 12-30” Zone 2-10 This adaptable and occasionally aggressive fern can take sun or shade in wet soil. Unusual deciduous green fronds with leathery leaflets that form a creeping groundcover. Looks fantastic when planted with yellow or dark green foliage plants.................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 SOUTHERN MAIDENHAIR FERN................... Adiantum cappillus-veneris 10-20” Zone 7-10 This delicate deciduous fern has fan-like leaflets and thin black stems. It prefers a neutral to alkaline soil and likes to be kept moist. May become dormant during periods of drought but will return happily with the rains......... ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 (native to S.E. United States or derived from native), Light Requirements ( = Full Sun, = Partial Shade, = Shade) Season of Bloom, Flower Color(s), Winter Interest, Height, Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS.
Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog 47 SOUTHERN SHIELD FERN.................................... Dryopteris ludoviciana 2-4’ Zone 6-9 A splendid semi-evergreen native fern. The one that is been the real “Southern Shield Fern”. A hardy and adaptable fern of wet soils, to shady woodlands and is often found in or near limestone. It has an attractive upright, vase shaped habit.......................................4” - $5.00 Gallon - $8.50 SOUTHERN WOOD/RIVER FERN.................................Thelypteris kunthii 2-3’ Zone 6-9 A wonderful deciduous fern with light green foliage and a spreading habit. It is a fast and easy grower and is one of the most well known ferns in the South. It will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture yet is adaptable to drought if planted in the shade............................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 TASSEL FERN................................................Polystichum polyblepharum 2-3’ Zone 6-9 Evergreen. Glossy, dark green foliage. Grows easily in shade with constant moisture and humus rich soil. Great for a large area. A stunning feature in the garden...............................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 NEW!! TATTING FERN..............................Athyrium felix-femina Frizelline 18”-24” W 15”-18” Zone 3-8 Each frond of this fern is deep green and looks like handmade lace. This unique fern has rounded leaflets that hug the stems. Like all ferns the tatting fern prefers shade to part shade and moist well drained humus rich soil. Deciduous...............................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 NEW!! VIRGINIA CHAIN FERN.................................Woodwardia virginica 24”-48” Zone 3-10 This fern in naturally found in moist areas, along banks of streams, in swamps and even submerged in water. The new growth is purple and then turns green as it matures with many leaves mirroring each other, causing a chain pattern. This fern is definitely a spreader! Virginia chain fern grows up to 3’tall and 4’ wide when happy. If planted in heavier soils this fern will be more compact and less aggressive than in sandy soils. An excellent choice for colonizing and with adequate moisture this fern can be grown in sun. Deciduous. .............................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Acorus gramineus Ogon..............GOLDEN VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG 10” Zone 5-9 Beautiful golden colored leaves with green stripes brighten a shady garden or moist sunny area. An evergreen grass that will tolerate full sun if it is a moist spot, if not it would appreciate some relief from the hot afternoon sun..........................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $7.50 Acorus gramineus Variegata........................ VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG 1’ Zone 6-1 Dark green and cream striped, narrow, evergreen leaves create a feeling of lushness when planted by a stream or pond. Creates a dense grass-like mass as it spreads by rhizomes. Adds structure and texture to container plantings..................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $7.50 NEW!! Arundo donax Peppermint Stick............... STRIPED GIANT REED late summer cream 12’-15” 8’-10’ Zone 6-10 Green and white peppermint striped ribbon-like leaves are over 3” wide and keep their variegation through the summer heat on 12’ tall clumping canes. Native to the Mediterranean wetlands, this giant reed grass makes a stunning performance with its ribbon like leaves that are topped with bronze colored plumes in the fall. This giant grass makes a striking specimen plant but make sure it has room to grow.................................................................. ...................................................4” – N/A, Gallon - $10.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00 Calamagrostis brachytricha...............KOREAN FEATHER REED GRASS late summer pink 3-4’ Zone 4-9 This slow spreading reed grass is versatile as it will grow in sun or light shade. Needs average to moist soil. Light pink plumes in the late summer maturing to a light tan as the seeds ripen. Narrow green leaves turn yellowish beige in the fall. .............................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$7.50 Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster.......... FEATHER REED GRASS 3-5’ 1-3’ Zone 4-7 This grass is highly adaptable to poor soils and does not reseed like other grasses. It has an upright habit and delicate pink panicles from spring through summer. The foliage turns tan for the winter giving it year round interest............................................................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$7.50 Carex comans Frosted Curls.................... FROSTED JAPANESE SEDGE 1’ 2’ Zone 7-9 ‘Frosted Curls’ has attractive iridescent creamy-green foliage. It has a clumping habit with finely textured leaves with delicate curly ends. Likes an average-to-dry location. Avoid extremes.................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $7.50 Carex flacca Blue Zinger.......................................................BLUE SEDGE purple-black 10” 12-15” Zone 4-8 Narrow blue foliage is fine textured and holds its color in mild climates. It has purple-black panicles in early summer and evergreen blue foliage is clumping and creates a striking groundcover. Prefers good drainage and light shade...............................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $7.50 Carex morrowii Silver Sceptre.........................SILVER SCEPTRE SEDGE 10”-12” 15”-20” Zone 5-9 This evergreen sedge has a mounding habit and spreads via rhizomes. It is a wonderful shade loving grass with variegated foliage of green with a silvery white edge. A stunning accent among hostas and ferns or as an accent in a part sun rock garden. ................................4”-N/A, Gallon - $7.50 Carex oshimensis Evergold........................................ JAPANESE SEDGE 12-16” Zone 6-8 A lovely evergreen Japanese sedge that forms a low cascading mound of thin creamy white and green variegated foliage. It is a great accent to brighten a shady garden. Looks great in a container! Prefers average to dry soil conditions.............................................................4”-$5.00, Gallon- $7.50 Carex phyllocephala Sparkler.........................................TENJIKU SEDGE late spring 1-2’ Zone 7-9 This upright evergreen has leaves that are whorled at the tips. Tony Avent describes as “a grove of miniature variegated palm trees.” This sedge is very showy and does well in part to full shade. If grown in sun it will need more water. This sedge will light up a shady corner. It is also great for cut flower arrangements. Hardy to 10 degrees................................ ................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $10.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00 Carex Snowline (aka Hime Kawasuga)..... DWARF VARIEGATED SEDGE 6”-12” Zone 5-9 This adorable Japanese sedge has variegated green and white foliage and is a low growing variety as it tops out at 1’ with its panicle. It is a great addition to the shade garden as it brightens up a dark spot under the trees. Well drained soil is recommended. .............................4”-$5.00, Gallon-$7.50 Carex testacea...................................... ORANGE NEW ZEALAND SEDGE 15” Zone 6-8 A mounded evergreen sedge with orange highlights on green thin foliage that gets brighter orange in the fall. A clumping form of sedge that is breathtaking when massed in borders, cascading over walls, or in containers. Prefers moist soil...................................4”-$5.00, Gallon-$10.00 Chasmanthium latifolium.......................................NORTHERN SEA OATS mid-summer green 2- 3’ Zone 3-8 Clumping bamboo like foliage with showy cascading green flower (native to S.E. United States or derived from native), Light Requirements ( = Full Sun, = Partial Shade, = Shade) Season of Bloom, Flower Color(s), Winter Interest, Height, Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS.
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