Evergreen fern · Woodland habitat · Year-round texture
Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained soils
Plant details
Size: ~1–2 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
Evergreen: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Leathery, deep green fronds form an elegant, vase-shaped clump
- Provides year-round color and texture in shaded gardens
- Thrives in dry shade once established, making it an excellent choice beneath mature trees
- A beautiful companion for spring ephemerals and other woodland perennials
Why wildlife loves it
- Provides shelter for ground-dwelling insects and other small wildlife
- Leaves serve as food for the caterpillars of the Conifer Swift Moth
Fun to see
Flip over a frond and look closely at the leaflets. The round spore clusters (sori) line up neatly along the leaf margins rather than scattered across the surface.
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
