{"product_id":"ostrich-fern-roots-10-bare-root-perennials-matteuccia-struthiopteris-native-woodland-shade-garden-organically-grown","title":"Ostrich Fern Roots - 10 Bare Root Perennials Matteuccia struthiopteris for Shade Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOstrich Fern Roots - 10 Bare Root Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to woodland environments, enhancing local ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful, feathery fronds that create visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers partial to full shade conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy across USDA zones 3 to 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for naturalizing and creating lush green spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46925647970503,"sku":"sku-50338894610720","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_34129a8c-4b63-40d0-a0ec-ff935f532bf0.webp?v=1785466692","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/ostrich-fern-roots-10-bare-root-perennials-matteuccia-struthiopteris-native-woodland-shade-garden-organically-grown","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}