Cystopteris fragilis, Fragile Fern, Wholesale Bare Root Native Woodland Fern
$8.00
1000 in stock
Cystopteris fragilis, Fragile Fern, Wholesale Bare Root Native Woodland Fern
Wholesale pricing is based on quantity.
(requires a minimum purchase of 5 plants)
5 or more $8.00 each
25 or more $4.00 each
50 or more $2.25 each
300 or more $ 2.00 each
For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.
Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.
See all available Native Bare Root ferns
Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here
Order Minimum
There is a minimum order total of $150.00.
before tax (VA residents only) and shipping.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS.
Description
Cystopteris fragilis, Fragile Fern, Wholesale Bare Root Native Woodland Fern
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh.
Brittle Bladderfern, Brittle Bladder Fern, Fragile Fern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)
Synonym(s): Cystopteris dickieana, Cystopteris fragilis ssp. dickieana, Cystopteris fragilis var. angustata, Cystopteris fragilis var. woodsioides, Filix fragilis
USDA Symbol: CYFR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), HI (I?), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
The appearance of fragile fern is variable, depending greatly on habitat. It is usually a low clump (10-12 in. tall and 2 ft. across) of narrowly-pointed, twice pinnate fronds.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , HI , IA , ID , IL , KS , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , SD , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WY
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Distribution: Nf. to AK, s. locally to PA, VA mts., n. IN, AR, TX & CA
Native Habitat: Rich, deciduous woods; sandstone ridges; bluffs
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Moist, neutral soil among limey rocks.
Conditions Comments: One of the earliest spring ferns, fronds wither during droughts and quickly reappear after the next rainy spell.
For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.
Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.
See all available Native Bare Root ferns
Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here
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