Although some ferns may be sensitive to the site conditions in which they grow, most ferns seem to be pretty easy to grow. Here is a list of some of the more common ferns that should be carefree as long as they are given the correct site conditions.
USDA Zone
Adiantum pedatum American Maidenhair 3-8
Asplenum scolopendrium Hart's Tongue 6-8
Athyrium filix-fernina Lady Fern 3-8
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' Japanese Painted Fern 5-8
Dryopteris affinis Golden scaled male Fern 4-8
Dryopteris erythrosora Autumn Fern 5-9
Dryopteris goldiana Goldie's Fern 6-8
Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern 3-8
Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern 4-8
Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern 3-8

 
 
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