Athyrium Tennessee Ostrich Fern
The Athyrium Tennessee Ostrich Fern is an elegant, deciduous perennial native to North America, celebrated for its three seasons of visual interest. Its tall, plume-like fronds create an upright, vase-shaped habit, spreading to form dense colonies. This fern thrives in moist, well-drained loams and prefers partial shade, making it ideal for woodland settings, groundcover, or containers. It's a low-maintenance plant, naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, and promotes biodiversity. Its fine, lacy texture adds a graceful touch to any garden or indoor space.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
3114
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#3114 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
SKU
28921
Who it's for
- Dramatic Vertical Texture
- Exceptional Shade Tolerance
- Reliable Naturalizer
Who should skip it
- High Moisture Dependency
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Seasonal Dormancy
Key Specs
SKU
28921
Genus
Athyrium
Species
pycnocarpon
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Spread
18 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 7
Care Level
Easy
Features
- Three seasons of visual interest
- Forms dense colonies for groundcover
- Naturally deer and rabbit resistant
- Native plant promoting biodiversity
- Tolerates various soil conditions
- Easy care and low maintenance
- Gracefully arching fronds
- Suitable for beds and containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Athyrium Tennessee Ostrich Fern upon arrival, noting the robust root systems and healthy foliage. The primary sentiment revolves around reliability; consumers are delighted by how quickly these ferns establish themselves and achieve their impressive height, even in challenging shaded areas. This vigorous growth and hardiness make the fern a highly valued addition to the garden, exceeding expectations for performance and ease of care.
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