Tennessee Ostrich-Glade Fern – Live Bare Root Rhizomes | 5 Rhizomes | Shade Perennial Fern | Woodland Garden | Easy to Grow

Enhance your shade garden with this set of 5 live Tennessee Ostrich-Glade Fern bare root rhizomes, each measuring approximately 3–6 inches long. This elegant deciduous fern is admired for its finely divided, feathery fronds that resemble graceful ostrich plumes, bringing beautiful texture and lush greenery to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moisture-rich landscapes.

As the plants mature, they form attractive upright clumps that pair beautifully with hostas, astilbes, trilliums, bloodroot, and other shade-loving perennials. Hardy and easy to grow, Tennessee Ostrich-Glade Fern returns year after year, making it an excellent choice for naturalized gardens and cool, shaded areas.

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You will receive:
✔️ 5 live Tennessee Ostrich-Glade Fern bare root rhizomes
✔️ Rhizome size: approximately 3–6 inches each
✔️ Healthy bare root rhizomes
✔️ No nursery pot included (ships bare root)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tennessee Ostrich-Glade Fern
Botanical Name: Matteuccia spp. (Ostrich Fern type)
Plant Type: Deciduous perennial fern
Growth Stage: Bare root rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment
Mature Height: 2–3 feet (up to 6 feet in ideal natural conditions)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant the rhizomes promptly after arrival with the growing tips facing upward. Keep the soil consistently moist and apply mulch to help retain moisture. This fern performs best in cool, shaded locations and looks especially attractive when planted alongside hostas, astilbes, and other woodland perennials.