What should you buy from Riverbend this week?

Check out this list of THE BEST crops at Riverbend according to Stephanie's weekly review of the nursery. These are the "must haves" for a great display of color!

Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas Fern

An extremely hardy fern which can tolerate considerable cold and remain evergreen. New fronds unfurl in a beautiful silvery flush and mature to a rich, dark green. Very attractive in shaded borders, woodland edges or as filler for cut arrangements.

Height: 18-24 Inches

Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Polystichum (po-li'-sti-kum)

Family: Polypodiaceae · Common Name: Christmas Fern

Handsome evergreen ferns, native to the eastern U.S., have fine-textured foliage or foliage that is a bit more coarse-looking. An excellent addition to borders and shade garden, they also make good cut foliage plants.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Part sun • Shade	Soil Moisture Needs • Wet • Average	Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall • Winter	Foliage Attribute • Fall Interest	Attributes • Ground Cover • Tolerates wet sites • East Coast Native • Evergreen	Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil • Prefers consistent soil moisture