Reliable, Hardy Ferns Perfect forZone 5 Shade Gardens. Zone 5 gardens benefit from four true seasons-cold winters, warm summers, and a generous growing period that supports a wide range of fern species. Find ferns that grow well in zone 6 in our online nursery. Zone 6 fern plants can be purchased specifically for your area. Know which ones grow in your zone. Cold Hardy Fern Plants: Tips forZone 5 Gardens. Three Types Of Ferns. What Is Frost Fern. Winter GardenFern Leaves. Zone 8 Ferns. All Fern Plants. Trees.Fiddlehead Fern The Fiddlehead Fern, Matteuccia struthiopteris, is also known as the Ostrich Fern. These ferns can be quickly grown in any backyard and garden. Here’s a list of fernsforzone 3 gardens: Northern Maidenhair is hardy all the way from zone 2 to zone 8. It has tiny, delicate leaves and can grow to 18 inches (46 cm.). It likes rich, very moist soil and does well in partial and full shade. FernsforZone 5. I’m a SE Wisconsin resident (zone 5) and would I’d like to plant ferns in my yard, but I’m not sure what types will withstand our winter weather. The possibilities are many. You may want to start with a visit to the Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin. 7 FernsforZone 9. by Staff Writers. Ferns exude a timeless appeal and are an essential component of both outdoor and indoor landscapes. If you still have a few spots left in your garden, consider these 7 fernsforzone 9. Our native fragile fern, Cystopteris fragilis (in our limestone garden), is a tough little fern hardy to zone 2. It has very finely divided lance-shaped fronds that are among the earliest ferns to show in the garden. Full shade to considerable sun is tolerated by this tufted species. There are fern species to meet the needs of shady locations in just about every climate zone. Ferns are generally great choices for shady areas. The absence of flowers may be a deal-breaker for some gardeners, but others adore good foliage plants. Like most ferns, the Maidenhair Fern provides shaded sites and soil that is kept damp. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogged soils, so a well-draining mixture will be best. This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through to 8, making it a perfect choice forzone 6 gardens.