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Christmas Fern

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$11.00
Item: 7794-A
stock details: plugs
$28.00
Item: 7794-B
stock details: plugs
Polystichum acrostichoides

18–24" tall. Northeastern native fern remains evergreen in warmer zones, where it’s widely used for Christmas cut greenery. 

Shuttlecock of fronds with ladder-like parallel leathery dark green leaves is partially evergreen in cooler climates. Offers good fall interest and emerges in very early spring to complement woodland flowers. 

Provides habitat for all manner of small critters, more so than other ferns because of its evergreen nature. 

Prefers moist acidic soil and light shade, tolerates sun given sufficient moisture. Plant 2–3' apart. Zone 3.

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Quick Details
Maine Grown
Yes
Lifecycle
perennial
Hardy to Zone
3
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Variety Product Type Maine Grown Lifecycle Hardy to Zone
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Additional Information

Ferns

Ferns make wonderful low-maintenance foliage plants that thrive in moist woodsy humus-rich soil and lend a serene aura to a shady garden or landscape. Mulch if necessary to keep crowns from drying out.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ship from early March through mid-to-late May, weather depending, beginning with warmer USDA zones.