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