Glade Fern Care Tips for a Thriving Garden

The glade fern has narrow leaves and grows in hardiness zones 3 to 8. The genus name comes from the Greek term dialysis, meaning double. It is tall and produces slender leaves with about six leaves. The fern's fronds grow to around 90 centimeters long and 15 centimeters wide.

How to Grow and Maintain Glade Fern in Your Landscape

They require partial to full shade. When the leaves are fertile, they are erect and produce long, narrow stripes. The sterile leaves of the plant are thinner and taller than the greener ones and have pinnae that are noticeably skinny compared to the fertile fronds. The fertile leaves of the plant usually bloom late in the summer season, and sterile fronds appear during spring.

They require little maintenance and medium levels of water. Glade ferns tolerate dry soil well. These ferns also grow well in areas with rabbits since the animals won't eat them. These ferns are native to North America and grow to be about 2-3 feet. The plant flourishes in Minnesota and throughout the southern regions of Georgia, Louisiana, and Canada. They grow wild in ravines, valleys, woodlands, and streams. The plant spreads from underground stems so a colony can develop during the fern's lifetime.

Benefits of Adding Glade Fern to Your Shade Garden

In the right conditions, Glade Ferns proliferate. Their fertile fronds can be about 30 inches long, and the plant's tall and robust posture is maintained by their fertile fronds. The plants stand straight up and have a slender appearance, which makes them suitable for natural front or backyard decor. They also make lovely potted plants as long as the soil in the pot is slightly dry and there's a place in your home to provide the proper shade requirements.

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Choose early spring or fall when the soil is moist and cool to plant healthy bare-root ferns. You can also use dormant plants to grow year-round. When you arrive, please soak the roots in water for several hours to rehydrate them. Ferns thrive in moist and shaded areas. Dig a hole wide and deep enough to spread out the roots comfortably. Position the fern so the crown (where the roots meet the fronds) is just at or slightly below ground level. Gently backfill with soil firmly around the roots, and thoroughly water to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch for weed control and to retain moisture, ensuring the mulch does not touch the crown. Water during dry periods is used to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid fertilizing in the first year, as ferns prefer nutrient-rich soil over direct fertilization.

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