2.5 Qt. Southern Wood Fern, Live Evergreen Plant, Soft Green Foliage

Description

The Southern Wood Fern is a robust and elegant fern that brings lush, green foliage to your garden. Scientifically known as Dryopteris ludoviciana, this deciduous fern features finely divided fronds that create a delicate, feathery texture. Ideal for shady gardens, woodland settings, and moist areas, the Southern Wood Fern is known for its adaptability and low maintenance requirements. Its graceful, arching fronds provide year-round interest and make it a perfect choice for adding a touch of tranquility and natural beauty to your landscape. It grows extremely well when planted in a dry shady location but can also tolerate wet conditions. When planting this fern, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow release granular fertilizer in Spring.

• Key feature: southern wood fern (dryopteris ludoviciana) features finely divided, feathery fronds that add a delicate texture to shaded gardens
• Mature Size Info: Grows to a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet, forming a dense, arching clump.
• Sun Exposure Info: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for shady areas of the garden.
• USDA Growing Zone Info: Suitable for USDA zones 5-9, adaptable to a wide range of climates.
• How to Use in Your Landscape: Ideal for shady gardens, woodland settings, borders, and as a ground cover, adding lush greenery and texture.
• Pruning Info: Prune old fronds in late winter to early spring to make way for new growth; minimal maintenance required.
• Watering Info: Prefers consistently moist soil; water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil evenly moist.
• Fertilizing Info: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and lush foliage.
• Average Shipping Size: 7-12 in. tall X 7-12 in. wide
• Ships from Alabama – Customers beyond the Southeast US should place orders from early fall to late spring to avoid heat damage in transit
• Placing a large order? Consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure that they will meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project
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