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Plant Picture Guide

Acanthus - Ajuga
Akebia - Apios
Aquilegia - Asclepias
Asimina - Athyrium
Atrichum - Campanula
Campsis - Chamaemelum
Chasmanthium - Coptis
Coreopsis - Dianthus
Dicentra - Euonymous
Eupatorium - Galium
Gaultheria - Helictotrichon
Hemerocallis - Itea
Juncus - Liriope
Lobelia - Lysimachia
Magnolia - Mimulus
Miscanthus
Mitchella - Onoclea
Ophiopogon - Osmunda
Pachysandra - Phalaris
Philadelphus
Phlox
Phragmites
Phyllostachys
Physostegia - Polygonum
Polypodium - Pratia
Prunus - Rhododendron
Rosa - Saxifraga
Schizachyrium - Silphium
Sisyrinchium - Thuidium
Thymus - Verbena
Veronica - Viburnum
Vinca - Zizia


Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Cystopteris

(Dryopteridaceae - dryopteris family)
About 18 species of delicate ferns occurring mostly in the north temperate zone in rocky situations. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals.

Cystopteris fragilis - Sep 4 Cystopteris fragilis - Sep 4 Cystopteris fragilis - Jun 6
fragilis peren • ht 10" • zones 3-10

fragile fern; brittle fern


native, rock garden, shade
n temp zone, s to Chile

A finely cut, bright green fern, pleasing in appearance. Often grows in shaded crevices among rocks and ledges. Despite its name, it is quite rugged and adaptable. Will grow in crevices subject to droughts, the foliage disappearing when the moisture supply dries up. Foliage will reappear the same season if moisture returns in time. Grows well in ordinary moist soil in partial shade.

cat # 0M4N
$7.95 each