Western Sword Fern 1 Gallon Size

Western Sword Fern 

As one of the most prevalent Northwest native plants, Sword Fern is best known for its bright green arching fronds that grace the shaded forest floor from the Yukon all the way south into southern California.

This evergreen groundcover fern grows to a height of 4’ with an eventual spread of 7’. Each frond is pinnately compound, and lance-shaped. The fronds are comprised of many simple, alternate leaflets or pinna(plural pinnae). These leaflets are finely serrated and have clusters of brown spore cases, called sori, on their undersides.

You will receive one well rooted plant. Your plant will be shipped with the roots and some soil wrapped in damp paper towels and with plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. The plant will be between 1 to 2 feet in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in 1 gallon containers. Planting guidelines will also be included.