{"product_id":"dryopteris-marginalis","title":"Dryopteris marginalis (Eastern Wood Fern)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarginal shield fern is a native, evergreen, perennial fern in the polypody family ( Polypodiaceae ).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fern prefers moist, well-drained, humus, rich soil in partial to full shade with protection from the wind. It has a broad, erect crown densely covered with light brown scales. It produces a large, single crown and does not spread. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fern typically forms a vase-shaped clump up to 3 feet tall (but usually smaller). This is a woodland fern most often found in shaded crevices of rocky ledges and bluffs. Features grayish-green, deeply cut, leathery fronds (15 to 20 inches long). Sori are located at the edges or margins of the pinnule undersides, hence the common name, marginal. Its evergreen fronds provide good interest to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe marginal shield fern can be grown in native, shade, and winter gardens. It can be used as an accent, for a border or in mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48867077390591,"sku":"DRYMAR-TG","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Dryopteris-marginalis.webp?v=1784739264","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/dryopteris-marginalis","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}