Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
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Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Christmas Fern is a forever plant, a lifetime fern with beautiful leathery lance-shaped fronds growing in arching, circular clusters from the crown. The common name is derived from its evergreen nature and from the shape of its pinnae which suggest Christmas stockings. This native is common throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.
A number of plants native to our region provide continuing value and interest in our gardens into the winter. Their evergreen foliage or interesting bark add beauty to the landscape, while their berries, seeds, or stems provide support to wildlife through the cold months.
by Dina Lehmann-Kim, Master Gardener Japanese Painted FernPhoto © 2016 Dina Lehmann-Kim While the Shade Garden at Bon Air Park is host to a wide variety of plants, the stars …
Appreciate the winter garden by focusing on evergreen ferns and the beauty of bare trees.
