{"product_id":"thelypteris-kunthii-southern-shield-fern-qt-pots-flat-of-10","title":"Thelypteris kunthii Southern Shield Fern - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceful, resilient, and unmistakably native, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThelypteris kunthii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as Southern Shield Fern, lends a soft, natural elegance to woodland gardens, streambanks, rain gardens, and shaded landscapes throughout the southeastern United States. Its finely divided, bright green fronds rise in graceful clumps, creating a light, feathery texture that sways gently with every breeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many woodland ferns that demand consistently moist soils, Southern Shield Fern is remarkably adaptable once established. It thrives in rich, organically amended soils but tolerates a wider range of moisture conditions than many other native ferns. In favorable locations it gradually spreads by slender rhizomes, forming attractive colonies that suppress weeds and provide a lush, natural groundcover without becoming invasive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fern is especially valuable for native plant gardens, restoration projects, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Its dense foliage offers shelter for beneficial insects, amphibians, and other small woodland creatures while contributing year-round structure to shaded plantings. Pair it with hostas, woodland phlox, foamflower, wild ginger, native sedges, or spring ephemerals for a layered woodland display that grows more beautiful with each passing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're recreating the look of a southern forest floor or simply seeking an easy-care fern for difficult shady areas, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThelypteris kunthii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rewards gardeners with dependable performance, refined beauty, and enduring native character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eName(s):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThelypteris kunthii\u003c\/em\u003e', Southern Shield Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen, dark green, leathery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\/Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18 inches to 28 inches x 28 inches to 36 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7, 8, 9, 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\" title=\"Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone by Zip Code\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone By Zip Code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePartial shade to full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoist to well-drained, loamy, pH 6.1 to 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen foliage, deer resistant, insect resistant, disease resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMassed planting, naturalizing, fern collections, woodland gardens, asian gardens, shade gardens and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in partial to full shade for the healthiest foliage.\u003cbr\u003eAmend planting areas with compost or leaf mold to improve soil organic matter.\u003cbr\u003eKeep evenly moist during the first growing season.\u003cbr\u003eApply a layer of natural mulch to conserve moisture and enrich the soil.\u003cbr\u003eRemove old fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003cbr\u003eAllow colonies to expand naturally or divide established clumps in early spring if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59735471915089,"sku":"PERTHELKUNT4.5","price":114.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/4864\/0081\/files\/thelypteriskunthii01.png?v=1783012773","url":"https:\/\/gogardennow.com\/products\/thelypteris-kunthii-southern-shield-fern-qt-pots-flat-of-10","provider":"GoGardenNow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}