{"product_id":"products-polystichum-christmas-fern-44447-pk-3","title":"Polystichum Christmas Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're strolling through the woods in mid-winter, you might spot the evergreen beauty of \u003ci\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides\u003c\/i\u003e, better known as the Christmas fern. This resilient native plant retains its vibrant green color and fountainous form all year long. Its festive name reflects its stocking-shaped pinnae (\"leaves\") and cheerful green appearance during the holidays. Growing 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, this fern unfurls silvery green fiddleheads in spring that deepen to a lush mid-green as they mature. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA tough perennial (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 3-9\u003c\/a\u003e), the Christmas fern thrives in eastern U.S. woodlands, growing in both dry and moist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e conditions, even on rocky slopes or along stream banks. However, wild Christmas fern populations are now endangered, but you can contribute to their preservation by adding them to your garden. \u003cb\u003eOur nursery-grown plants are exclusively propagated commercially and never taken from their natural habitats\u003c\/b\u003e. While Christmas fern doesn't naturalize, it slowly increases in size and beauty over time. It is a fantastic companion for trilliums and Virginia bluebells and a great option for erosion control projects. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis shade-loving fern requires little care once established, thriving in enriched, well-draining \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e but tolerating average conditions and drought. It resists \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer\u003c\/a\u003e damage and adapts well to less-than-ideal environments. For optimal growth, water regularly, add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-gardener-s-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e, and trim back old fronds to keep it looking its best, especially in sunnier spots. Avoid overly wet conditions to prevent crown rot. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant Christmas fern roots in spring, spacing them 18 inches apart and setting them 1\/2 inch deep. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354595659835,"sku":"44447-PK-3","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44447-PK-3_1.jpg?v=1753891914","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-polystichum-christmas-fern-44447-pk-3","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}