Bladder Fern, Bulblet Bladder Fern

These little ferns always look wonderful in the early spring, but get pretty tattered and ratty looking by the end of the season. They a...Read Morelso pop up all over the place, and can crowd out more desirable neighbors. Good for a shady spot where they can spread about, but don't turn them loose in your best soil unless you want them to take over. Soil on the dry and lean side keeps them in check.

I am surprised this plant is not grown more often. It is similar to lady fern but tend to be smaller. I had it planted in my woodland roc...Read Morek garden because of its small size but had to relocate it after it drops lots of new ferns. The new ferns was difficult to weed out, as leaves snap easily and the roots held on tightly. It thrive in a garden setting, spreading rapidly to form a large clump even in woodland shade.

This fern is native to the U.S. - The range in North America is from Minnesota through Ontario to eastern Canada and south to Arkansas an...Read Mored South Carolina. Grows in soil, especially in the north and on rock. Fronds are long, triangular and tapered at the ends. The common name comes from the green bulblets that form on the underside of the fronds. They drop off to grow into new ferns.