Adiantum pedatum - Maidenhair
This fern has light green feather-like fronds. It is suitable for around ponds and streams, corners of beds, or in woodland gardens. It prefers part sun to full shade with rich moist soil. It can reach a height to 1-1&1/2 feet.
Adiantum venustum - Nepalese Maidenhair
This adiantum variety has tear drop shaped leaf petals. Very lacey looking; it will often stay evergreen/bronze where snow and frost are light.
Athyrium nipponicum 'Metallicum' Japanese Painted Fern
The painted fern is a vigorous growing, graceful weeping fern that has wine-red stems with silver variegated foliage. It is easy to grow and prefers part sun to full shade with moist, well drained soil. It can reach a height of 1-1&1/2 feet.