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Tennessee Ostrich Fern (Tennessee Glade Fern)
Tennessee Ostrich Fern (Tennessee Glade Fern)
Native to much of the Eastern United States, this shade perennial adds textural appeal and beautiful, light green hues to shaded areas, native plant gardens and woodland gardens. The Ostrich Fern, also known as Diplazium pycnocarpon or the Tennessee Glade Fern features tall, featherlike fronds with graceful arches. The leaves grow from short, creeping rhizomes and are drought tolerant, once established. Deer resistant and with few insect or pest problems, the Ostrich Fern is a great perennial to grow in those difficult shaded areas. It can even grow in heavy shade.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
- Bloom Time Green foliage from April till first frost
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship AsNO.1 Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
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Botanical Name: Diplazium pycnocarpon (Tennessee Glade Fern)
SKU: #01656
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Botanical Name:
Diplazium pycnocarpon (Tennessee Glade Fern) -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
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Flower Form:
No flowers -
Foliage Type:
Featherlike fronds -
Mature Spread:
20 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
20 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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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
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Winter Care:
Not needed Planting Depth:
Plant with eyes (sprouts) just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry outFertilization Requirements:
Provide enough organic matter.Special Care:
Not needed
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Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
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Reviewed by 7 customers
Second time ordering
This is my second year ordering this fern from this company but half have not done anything out of the two sets I ordered. Disappointing.
Only 2 sprouted
The products on this site seem to be hit or miss. This item wasn't too bad, but several of the items ordered necer sprouted.
Slow to show and great afterwards
It took these ferns awhile, Second year they looked good, 3rd year they are glorious. So I am ordering more to fill in where the voles ate my Hostas.
Great ferns.
Verified Buyer
Very happy with the Ostrich Ferns. They are growing like crazy.
Wonderful ferns
Verified Buyer
Wonderful received in a timely manner
Would buy again
Took a while to finally break through and what little that did come in isn't very attractive. However, with wet winter I feel like these will do well next spring and years to come.
top quality
Verified Reviewer
I always get top quality plants from K. van Bourgondien, and these ferns are exactly what my shade garden needed, and so far the deer have stayed away. Great company to deal with.
Questions & Answers
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Will it grow in zone 10A, across the bay from San Francisco?
- Asked by Uke
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Tennessee Ostrich Fern is suggested for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. It's likely too hot for the plant to perform well in your area.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will ostrich ferns grow in pots? Do they mind being root bound?
- Asked by None
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Tennessee Ostrich Fern can be grown in pots. They have rather shallow roots and will dry out quickly in pots. It will be important to keep the soil consistently moist especially if they get root bound.Was this answer helpful to you
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How cold can these sort of ferns tolerate ? My area is zone 5a and it can get down to the 30's sometimes 20's
- Asked by Ari2345
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Tennessee Ostrich Fern is cold hardy down to zone 3. It looks like you are gardening in zone 5 and they should tolerate your winters well.Was this answer helpful to you
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I planted mine in early April in containers(Massachusetts). It is now early May and no sign of any foliage yet. When does foliage start to break through?
- Asked by Greg
- Verified Reply - AngelaPlease allow up to 6 weeks for the ferns to emerge. Please contact Customer Service if your plants fail to grow by that time. Any agent will be happy to assist.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I get a fern that is already established, or if not how big is the one you're selling and how long does it take to mature?
- Asked by Maybelline
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe only offer bareroot ferns. They will take 2 to 3 years to reach mature size.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will they grow under pine trees?
- Asked by Rich
- Verified Reply - AngelaOstrich Ferns will grow under pine trees. You will need to keep them watered well as they won't tolerate dry soil and the pine trees are water hogs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the long rhizome of Ostrich Fern (Diplazium pycnocarpon, Tennessee Glade Fern) planted horizontally or vertically?
- Asked by Peg
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant the root horizontally.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the Ostrich Fern gopher resistant? How much watering is needed in shade?
- Asked by Dennis
- Verified Reply - ViciThe Ostrich Fern is recommended for zones 3 - 8 and would not grow in you zone 9b. I am not sure if it is gopher resistant.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many ostrich fern roots are in each bag? One plant per bag, or multiple plants per bag?
- Asked by Grace
- Verified Reply - KimberlyThere are five Ostrich Fern per bag. Was this answer helpful to you
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Will it survive in Arlington Tx in partial shade and watered normally?
- Asked by carole
- Verified Reply - KimberlyArlington, TX is in grow zone 8a. The Ostrich fern will grow well in partial shade when watered normally. Was this answer helpful to you
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