Dragon’s Tail Fern (Asplenium ebenoides) – Rare Hardy Shade Fern in 3.5” Live Pot

Dragon’s Tail Fern (Asplenium ebenoides) Overview

The Dragon’s Tail Fern is a rare hybrid fern prized for its distinctive elongated, lobed fronds that resemble a dragon’s tail. This compact and hardy perennial thrives in shaded environments, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, rock features, and container planting. Its deep green, semi-evergreen foliage adds unique texture and interest to any shade garden.

Key Features

• Rare hybrid fern with unique dragon tail-shaped fronds
• Thrives in part shade to full shade conditions
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers
• Compact size suitable for small spaces

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Asplenium ebenoides
• Type: Perennial fern
• Height: 6–12 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Foliage: Deep green, semi-evergreen
• Growth habit: Compact, clumping

Growing Information

• Light: Prefers part shade to full shade
• Water: Moderate watering; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Soil: Rich, organic, and well-draining soil is best
• Maintenance: Minimal care required; remove old fronds as needed

Once established, this fern is more tolerant of drier soil than most ferns. Mulching is recommended in colder regions to protect the plant during winter months. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5–9, it remains semi-evergreen in mild climates.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.