Description
For the first time ever, MNL is making a variety of Minnesota native ferns available for purchase through the online retail shop. Read more about each of the three varieties below.
Each bundle is comprised of nine (9) 4-inch potted ferns. Choose from a single species bundle, with 9 pots of the same species, or a combination bundle with three pots each of all three available species.
Available Fern Species:
Lady Fern, Athyrium filix-femina. This graceful, easy-to-grow fern adds a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. It can reach up to 3 feet tall, with finely textured, feathery fronds that have a light, airy appearance. They are hardy and adaptable, thriving in moist, well-drained soil and tolerating a variety of light conditions, from deep shade to partial sun. Lady Fern is perfect for woodland gardens, woodland edges and treelines, shady borders, or as a lovely backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea. An extremely resilient fern that loves shady, damp spots. A taller fern that can reach up to 5 feet tall, with graceful, green fronds that arch outward. In the center, you’ll find unique, cinnamon-colored spikes, which give this plant its name. It does best in acidic soil and can handle a bit of sun if kept moist. This fern is perfect for adding natural beauty to shady gardens or near ponds and streams.
Sensitive Fern, Onoclea sensibilis. A tough, low-maintenance fern that thrives in shady, wet areas. Gets its name because it is sensitive to frost, with fronds that quickly die back at the first frost late in the year. This fern grows up to 2 feet tall, with broad, light-green fronds that have a unique, almost crinkled texture. It spreads easily, making it great for filling in damp, shady spots in your garden, especially along streams and other wet, low-lying areas.
