Ostrich Fern Roots - 5 Bare Root Matteuccia struthiopteris Plants for Shade Gardens

Ostrich Fern Roots - 5 Bare Root Plants Overview

These 5 Ostrich Fern roots (Matteuccia struthiopteris) are organically grown in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. Native to woodland areas, these perennial ferns are perfect for shade gardens, offering lush, deep green fronds that can reach up to 3 feet tall. Their clumping growth habit and upright fronds add texture and height, creating a natural woodland aesthetic in your garden.

Key Features

• Native woodland perennial ideal for shade gardens
• Deep green fronds growing up to 3 feet tall
• Thrives in partial to full shade and low-light conditions
• Low maintenance and suitable for beginner gardeners
• Prefers rich, well-drained soil with mulch for moisture retention
• Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, adaptable to various climates
• Effective for erosion control and ground cover in shaded areas

Growing Information

Plant the bare root rhizomes just below the soil surface with the bud pointing upright. Space rhizomes 6 inches apart, with rows 6 to 12 inches apart. Use a thick layer of mulch such as hardwood leaves or shredded bark to retain moisture. Before new growth emerges in spring, rake back mulch to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Regular watering is recommended to keep the soil moist, and the fern prefers rich, well-drained soil. These ferns grow best in partial to full shade and form clumps with upright fronds, making them a resilient addition to woodland or shade gardens.

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.