Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)
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- Locally Grown
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Similar in looks to the familiar Boston Fern, this dark green, evergreen, native fern can tolerate rocky soil common to our forests. It thrives in shade, but will tolerate some sun if it stays moist. Its 2' fronds are sometimes used in Christmas decorations.
As Nancy Mickey notes in 'What's Native' "settlers moving from the east coast to Kansas to Texas would keep seeing this remarkable fern in the woods and along shady pathways. Evergreen in winter, it was sometimes the only plant that was still green. From their Native American friends, they learned to use this plant for medicine and food. Settlers from New England carried their holiday traditions to their new homes, using the foliage of the Christmas fern in holiday decorations."
Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
We can not ship to following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI. Plants will be in seasonal condition with appropriate foliage.
We carefully schedule shipments to ensure your plants spend as little time in transit as possible. Most orders ship via UPS Monday through Wednesday, directly from our greenhouses. For nearby destinations, we may occasionally ship Thursday or Friday when delivery is expected before the weekend. Orders that would otherwise remain in transit over the weekend will be held until the following shipping week.
Each plant is carefully wrapped in protective brown paper and packed with excelsior wood wool, a biodegradable material made from thin fibers of aspen wood. This eco-friendly packaging helps keep your plants secure during transit while being kind to the environment.