Bamboo
A list of woody grasses grouped in the family Poaceae. Bamboo has culturally contributed as food and building material for structures.
Adiantum hispidulum / Rosy Maidenhair Fern
Airy leaflets emerge rosy brown and mature to green. Grows outdoors in mild areas.
Shade, regular water. Grows to 1' tall. Can be cut back to refresh foliage.
Adiantum pedatum / Northern Maidenhair Fern
Deciduous fern. Shade. Black stems displaying several delicate fronds in a finger-like pattern. 1-3' x 1-3'. Regular water. Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
Adiantum raddianum / Fragrans Maidenhair Fern
Airy green leaflets on slender black stems. Grows outdoors in mild areas. Shade,
regular water. Grows to 18"' tall. Can be cut back to refresh foliage. Protect from
snails.
Adiantum raddianum 'Pacific Maid' / Maidenhair Fern
Evergreen fern. Shade. Delicate, compact, pinnate fronds with rounded leaflets. 1'x1'. Regular water. Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
Adiantum x tracyi / Tracy's Hybrid Maidenhair Fern
Fern. Airy green leaflets on slender black stems. Grows outdoors in mild areas.
Shade, regular water. Grows to 18"' tall. Can be cut back to refresh foliage. Protect
from snails.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers' / Foxtail Asparagus
Fern-like perennial. Fluffy upright stems to 2'. Grow in sun or shade. Fleshy roots allow some drought tolerance but best with regular water.
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta' Compact Sprenger Asparagus
Fern-like perennial. Fluffy arching stems to 2' long. Sun or shade. Drought tolerant but best with regular water. Great in containers. Very easy to grow.
Asparagus retrofractus / Ming Fern
Shrubby perennial. Fluffy foliage on silvery upright stems to 3-6' tall. Grow in sun or shade. Drought tolerant but best with regular water. Slow growing. Great in
containers.
Asparagus setaceus / Fern Asparagus (aka plumosa)
Fern-like perennial. Full sun/partial shade. Soft feather-like leaves. 3'x2'. Regular
water.
​​Asparagus virgatus / Broom Fern
Fern-like perennial. Fluffy arching stems to 3' x 2'. Sun or shade. Drought tolerant but best with regular water. Great in containers. Very easy to grow.
Asplenium bulbiferum / Mother Fern
Graceful, light green foliage with unique plantlets forming on fronds. Grow in shade. Grow outdoors in mild areas. Regular water. Protect from snails.
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler' / Running Lady Fern
Deciduous fern. Shade. Clump forming, spreading habit with upright fronds. 2'x18". Regular water. Plant in rich, well-drained soil.
Athyrium filix-femina / Lady Fern
Deciduous fern. Shade. Large, lacy, light green fronds and clumping, upright habit.
3'x30". Regular water. Plant in rich, well-drained soil. North American native.
Blechnum gibbum / Dwarf Tree Fern (Silver Lady)
Evergeen tree fern. Shade or light shade. Slow growth to 3' x 3'. Likes moist,
well-drained acidic soil with compost. Native to Fiji. Regular water.
​Cyathea cooperi / Australian Tree Fern
Evergreen tree fern. Part shade. Lacy fronds to 8' long. Fast growth to 10' tall or
more. Regular water.
Davallia trichomanoides / Rabbit's Foot Fern
Evergreen fern. Shade or part shade. Finely textured foliage. Creeping furry rhizomes. To 1'x2'. Needs well drained soil. Moderate water.
Dicksonia antarctica / Tasmanian Tree Fern
Large, slow growing tree fern with fronds to 5' long. Trunk can reach 15' tall,
eventually. Grow in semi-shade with regular water.
Dryopteris australis / Dixie Wood Fern
Deciduous fern. Shade. Upright clumping habit to 4'x5'. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Native to southeastern US. Moderate to regular water.
Dryopteris 'Robust Male' / Hybrid Male Fern
Deciduous fern with lush foliage to 3' wide. Grow in part shade with regular water.
Microlepia strigosa / Asian Lace Fern
Upright grower to 3' tall with frilly fronds. Grow in shade to semi-shade. Can take
lower water than some ferns.
Nephrolepis biserrata / Macho Fern
Evergreen fern. Part sun to shade. Bold textured upright fronds to 3'x3'. Slowly
spreading. Native to Florida & Mexico. High water.
Nephrolepis cordifolia / Southern Sword Fern
Vigorous grower with sword-like, upright fronds to 3' tall. Spreads underground and can grow out of bounds. Grow in semi-shade to shade with regular to moderate
water.
Nephrolepis Lemon Button / Lemon Button Fern
Compact grower to 12" tall and wide with small, button-like fronds that smell slightly like lemons. Grow in shade. Outdoors in mild areas only.
Pellaea falcata / Australian Cliff-Brake
Fern, evergreen. Shiny, attractive fronds to 18" tall. Grow in shade to semi-shade
with regular water.
Pellaea rotundifolia / Button Fern
One of the all-time favorite ferns with bronzy, round leaves arranged neatly on wiry stems. Grow outdoors in mild areas with regular water and semi-shade.
Polystichum munitum / Western Sword Fern
Native to the west coast with classic, sword-like leaves to 3' tall and wide. Mature
plants are majestic. Grow in part to full shade with regular to low water.
Pteris cretica albolineata / Ribbon Fern
Evergreen fern. Part to full shade. 30" x 24". Moderate to regular water. Can be used as houseplant in cool conditions. Variety shown is 'Silver Ribbon'
Rumohra adiantiformis / Leatherleaf Fern
Often used in floral arrangements. Dark green fronds can reach 2' tall. Spreads
slowly by rhizomes. Grow in shade to semi-shade with regular water.
Woodwardia fimbriata / Giant Chain Fern
Fern, evergreen. Our largest native fern, it almost resembles a tree fern. Reaches
3-6' tall. Grow in shade to semi-shade with regular to moderate water.