Leatherwood Fern

Often used by florists, Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) features beautiful, dark green, semi-evergreen foliage. Growing 24" tall, this shade perennial adds rich color and texture to shade gardens, woodland gardens and rock gardens. While adaptable to a range of soil conditions, it thrives in moist, shady spots. Like other ferns, Leatherwood Fern is a low-maintenance, easy-care plant that is rarely bothered by insect pests or disease. It's one of the easiest shade perennials to grow. Fern plants tend to be deer resistant.

Botanical Name: Dryopteris marginalis

#1 BAREROOT 5 Plant(s) $22.50 From $2.91 ea. Ships in Fall. NO.1 5 Bare Root(s) $27.50 From $3.55 ea. Ships in Spring.

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Dryopteris marginalis
Size:
#1 BAREROOT
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Form:
No flowers
Foliage Type:
Semi-evergreen, typical fern-like
Mature Spread:
20 - 24 inches
Spacing:
20 - 24 inches

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Dryopteris marginalis
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Form:
No flowers
Foliage Type:
Semi-evergreen, typical fern-like
Mature Spread:
20 - 24 inches
Spacing:
20 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Soak roots before planting. Loosen soil well. Plant with eyes just below soil level and water well after planting.
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist conditions, but also grows well in average garden soil as long as it is not allowed to dry out during spring and summer.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None

Winter Care:
Not needed
Planting Depth:
Plant with eyes (sprouts) just below soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out
Fertilization Requirements:
Provide enough organic matter.
Special Care:
Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

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Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Leatherwood Fern

Botanical Name: Dryopteris marginalis

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