3 Ostrich Fern Glade Fern Perennial - Bare Root

Transform your garden into a lush woodland paradise with our 3 Ostrich Fern roots, organically grown in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. Perfect for shade gardens, these native perennials thrive in damp, rich soil, creating a vibrant green backdrop in any woodland setting. Each order includes 10 bare root ferns, ready for transplanting or for use in sustainable gardening practices.

• Native to North America, perfect for creating a natural woodland garden.
• Thrives in shade, making it ideal for low-light areas.
• Features lush, feathery fronds that can grow up to 3 feet tall.
• Low maintenance; once established, they require minimal care.
• Best planted in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil.
• Provide excellent ground cover, preventing soil erosion.
• Perfect for wildlife habitats, attracting various birds and beneficial insects.

Plant Attributes

Common Name: Ostrich Fern
Scientific Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris
Sunlight: Full shade to partial shade
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Rich, well-drained, and moisture-retentive soil
Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Growth Habit: Clumping, upright
Format: Bare root

Planting Instructions

In a well-prepared bed, plant the rhizome in the ground, right below the soil surface, with the bud pointed upright. Space rhizome pieces 6 inches apart with rows 6 to 12 inches apart. Add a thick layer of mulch, using hardwood leaves or shredded hardwood bark. The mulch should be raked back to a depth of 1 to 2 inches before the plants emerge in the spring.

Shipping Information

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