Evergreen structure · Dry Shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part shade to full shade
- Soil: Dry to moist, well-drained (tolerates drought once established)
Plant details
- Size: ~12–18 in tall × 12–24 in wide
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Glossy, evergreen fronds bring year-round presence in shaded gardens
- Forms robust, vase-shaped clumps that feel substantial without being heavy
- Helps stabilize soil on slopes and woodland edges
Why wildlife loves it
- Evergreen foliage offers winter shelter for birds and insects
- Host plant for several species of moths
Fun to see
- New fronds emerge tightly coiled in spring, slowly unfurling as they grow
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
