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| Draba brunifolia | |
| Whitlow Grass |
| Height: | 5 cm (2") |
| Spread: | 8 cm (3") |
| Soil: | Gritty, well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Yellow flowers in early spring. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 3 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Perfect for rock gardens. |
| General Information: | Evergreen. |
| Dryopteris | |
| D. dilatata 'Lepidota Cristata' |  |
| Lacy Crested Buckler Fern | |
| Broad Buckler Fern |
| Height: | 30-60 cm (12-24") |
| Spread: | 60-90 cm (24-36") |
| Soil: | All soil types. |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-10 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist shady areas. |
| General Information: | Semi evergreen; Midribs and stalks on fronds covered in brown scales; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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| Dryopteris erythrosora | |
| Autumn Fern |
| Height: | 30-60 cm (12-24") |
| Spread: | 45-60 cm (18-24") |
| Soil: | Moist soil. |
| Exposure: | Partial to full shade. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass planting in moist woodland areas. |
| General Information: | : Evergreen in mild winter regions. Deer and rabbit resistant. |
| D. filix-mas 'Barnesii' |  |
| Barnes' Narrow Male Fern | |
| Barnes' Wood Fern |
| Height: | 75-90 cm (30-35") |
| Spread: | 30-45 cm (12-18") |
| Soil: | Moist or wet soil. |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist woodland area; Accent. |
| General Information: | Deciduous; Delicate, deep green, ruffled fronds; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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| D. filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' | |
| Slender Crested Male Fern | |
| Many Fingered Male Fern |
| Height: | 75-120 cm (30-47") |
| Spread: | 60-90 cm (24-36") |
| Soil: | Moist soil. |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist shady areas; Mixed containers and borders. |
| General Information: | Deciduous; Delicate and skeletal appearance; Light green foliage; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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| Duchesnea indica 'Harlequin' | |
| Mock Strawberry |
| Height: | 5-15 cm (2-6") |
| Spread: | 60-90 cm (23-35") |
| Soil: | Moist well-drained. |
| Exposure: | Sun to partial shade. |
| Flowers: | Five-petaled yellow flowers. |
| Berries: | Red tasteless berries. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40 °C or -40°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Hanging baskets; Ground cover. |
| General Information: | Red- tinged foliage, speckled white; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
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| Dymondia margaretae | |
| Silver Carpet |
| Height: | 2.5 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 30-45 cm (12-18") |
| Soil: | Well-drained, low nutrient soil. |
| Exposure: | Partial to full sun. |
| Flowers: | Bright yellow flowers in summer. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 7-11 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Lawn substitute; Between paving stones; Rock gardens; Erosion control. |
| General Information: | Semi-evergreen; Grey and silver accented foliage; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant. |
