{"product_id":"ostrich-fern-roots-3-bare-root-perennials-matteuccia-struthiopteris-native-woodland-shade-garden-organically-grown","title":"Ostrich Fern Roots - 3 Bare Root Perennials for Shade Gardens - Matteuccia struthiopteris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOstrich Fern Roots - 3 Bare Root Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your shade garden with 3 Ostrich Fern roots, organically grown in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. These native perennials are ideal for creating a natural woodland atmosphere, thriving in damp, rich soil. Each bare root plant is ready for transplanting, making them suitable for sustainable gardening and natural landscaping projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to North America, suitable for woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full to partial shade, perfect for low-light areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush, feathery fronds that can reach up to 3 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers well-drained, moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides excellent ground cover and helps prevent soil erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports wildlife by attracting birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant the rhizomes just below the soil surface with buds facing upward. Space plants about 6 inches apart, with rows 6 to 12 inches apart. Apply a thick mulch layer of hardwood leaves or shredded bark, which should be raked back 1 to 2 inches before new growth appears in spring. Keep soil consistently moist to support healthy growth. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7, these clumping, upright ferns adapt well to shade and partial shade environments.\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":46925682442439,"sku":"sku-50338913485088","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_3f5b555c-397a-41c0-8714-0b3c4a019788.webp?v=1785467025","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/ostrich-fern-roots-3-bare-root-perennials-matteuccia-struthiopteris-native-woodland-shade-garden-organically-grown","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}