Ostrich Fern Roots - 10 Bare Root Perennials Matteuccia struthiopteris for Shade Gardens

Ostrich Fern Roots - 10 Bare Root Perennials

These 10 Ostrich Fern roots are organically grown in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, offering a native woodland plant ideal for shade gardens. Known for their elegant, arching fronds, Ostrich Ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) add texture and natural beauty to shaded areas while supporting local biodiversity.

Key Features

• Native to woodland environments, enhancing local ecosystems
• Graceful, feathery fronds that create visual interest
• Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
• Low maintenance once established
• Prefers partial to full shade conditions
• Hardy across USDA zones 3 to 7
• Suitable for naturalizing and creating lush green spaces

Growing Information

Plant the bare root rhizomes just below the soil surface with buds facing upward. Space roots 6 inches apart in rows 6 to 12 inches apart. Use a thick mulch layer of hardwood leaves or shredded bark, raking back 1 to 2 inches before spring emergence. Maintain regular watering to keep soil moist but not soggy. These ferns grow in clumps and prefer rich, well-drained soil in shaded locations.

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.