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Woodland Plant TN Ostrich Fern Roots (3-Pack)

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Includes 3 plants ($5.03 /plant)
$15.09 /package
  • Partial to full shade is required
  • Not fussy, easy maintenance
  • Roots are shipped in a dormant state, ready to plant after frost
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Product Details

The TN Ostrich Fern, a glade fern, produces stately fronds which grow upright and are vase-shaped. Ferns make for nice back ground in the garden to create a woodland setting. Although it prefers shade it will grow in full sun as well. Its non-flowering, and at its most beautiful in spring when the fronds start to unfurl. Very low maintenance, just take care at time of planting. It will multiply quickly by rhizomes to form colonies. Deer resistant. Excellent selection for wet areas along ponds, streams, water gardens or in bogs. Also grows well in shaded borders, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant gardens.
  • Not collected from the wild, commercially cultivated
  • Plant woodland plants to assure their survival
  • Perfect companion for our trillium and virginia bluebells
  • Bulb size #1
  • Tolerates heavy shade
  • Part shade to full shade is preferred, regular watering and a layer of mulch are beneficial
  • Equally happy in average or moist soil, it will grow in sun with constant moisture, not fussy, adapts well to less then ideal conditions, cut back fronds as they die out in hot summers
  • Ships to: 48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia, except Idaho
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Deer resistant?
by|Mar 24, 2020
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A:  Yes, it is

by|Oct 6, 2021

    A:  Yes, it is Deer resistant.

    by|Mar 25, 2020

      A:  it was half dead when it got here. Ive been trying to keep it alive but very concerning

      by|Apr 21, 2020
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        Q:How tall does this get in partial shade?
        by|May 21, 2017
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        A:  It's supposed to get around 3 ft. I've had one before and it was about 3 - 4 ft in partial shade.

        by|May 13, 2020

        A:  Mine are in full shade and they are about 18" tall. I live in South East Texas and I can not put them in the sun -- too hot during summer. But in full shade and with regular water they have survived. During August and September -- our hottest months at 100 plus temperatures -- they get some burn at the tips of the fronds but once the temperature starts to cool off in October they bounce back and start growing new fronds. They have not died back this year because we have had a mild winter.

        by|Apr 13, 2020
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          A:  3ft.

          by|Apr 26, 2023
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          Q:Is this an edible variety (Fiddleheads)
          by|May 18, 2017
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          A:  No, it's not. They call it TN Ostrich Fern which is misleading. The bontanical name for this species is Athyrium Pycnocarpon, while the edible variety is called Matteuccia Struthiopteris.

          by|Apr 7, 2022
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            A:  Google Matteuccia struthiopteris. That should return results for the information I believe you're looking for.

            by|Apr 13, 2020
              2 found this answer helpful

              A:  Ostrich fern fiddleheads are supposed to be edible, but should be cooked first.

              by|May 13, 2020
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              Customer Reviews

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              May 24, 2023
              VAN ZYVERDEN Woodland Plant Ostrich Fern Roots
              Purchased two sets of three each, and so far I have 5 (maybe) 6 hits. Stick with these; they will grow if properly cared for.
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              May 17, 2023
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              Sep 10, 2022
              The bare roots never grew!...
              The bare roots never grew!
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductSep 12, 2022
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              Jun 6, 2022
              I planted a week ago already starting groin good...
              I planted a week ago already starting groin good
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductJun 6, 2022
              Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We appreciate your feedback and purchase. Enjoy!
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              May 28, 2022
              Rhizomes did not sprout....
              Rhizomes did not sprout.
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductMay 31, 2022
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              May 25, 2022
              I received dead dry roots, no growth so far....
              I received dead dry roots, no growth so far.
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductMay 26, 2022
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              May 25, 2022
              Nervous shopper, jury is not in yet
              It’s a lot of money for very small bare root plants…. They’re in the ground and let’s see. I’m not impressed with the quality of these products. I really expected some substantial bare root balls, but it looked more like the scrapings at the bottom of a bucket.
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductMay 26, 2022
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              May 25, 2022
              The plant was not sufficiently established to be shipped. ...
              The plant was not sufficiently established to be shipped. At this point I am watering frequently and hoping for the best but there are no new shoots or leaves on the existing shoots.
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductMay 25, 2022
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              May 25, 2022
              Had doubts when I received package and condition of roots...
              Had doubts when I received package and condition of roots but still planted. Only have 1 small leaf and nothing else came up.
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              Response from Van Zyverden ProductMay 31, 2022
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              May 19, 2022
              The ferns have yet to emerge, but I’m hopeful bc...
              The ferns have yet to emerge, but I’m hopeful bc I planted them in rich soil and mulched and watered them.
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