Re: flooding and ferns
Hello Again Nancy,
I was not aware of the name change on the fern. Now I have to hit the
books...... some of the common names for it are not only Glade fern but also
Tennessee Ostrich Fern. It does resemble the ostrich in growth habit, about the
same mature height. Yep, I have it, but will not have Ostrich until this fall
late. You may also want to look for the March Fern ( Thelypteris palustris) as
another option (nope, do not carry this one)
While on the subject.. how are you going to keep them from washing out until
the get roots out into the soil to hold on? I would suggest you get pot grown
ferns that have complete root systems so they can be spread out into the soil
quickly when you plant. Ferns are often sent with almost all roots removed. I have
seen them with no roots at all on many occasions.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Stedman <stedman@RCN.COM>
Subject: Re: [SG] flooding and ferns
> Gene: You mean Athyrium pycnocarpon (aka Diplazium pycnocarpon), right?
> Never heard of it before I looked it up now. Sounds perfect. Do you sell it?
> Nancy
>
> >Hello Nancy,
> > Both the Royal and the Ostrich will do just fine under those
> conditions. I see
> >them grow native in similar conditions... ditches are favorite spots. They
> simply
> >respond by getting larger is the moisture stays with them, a bit smaller if it
> >goes dry during growth. Both ferns are doing fine (but smaller) here in my
> garden
> >without the extra moisture. You may want to consider the Glade Fern (Anthyrium
> >pycnocarpon) which enjoys similar conditions, but can live without the extra
> >moisture.Looks a bit like the Ostrich fern.
> >genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Nancy Stedman <stedman@RCN.COM>
> >Subject: [SG] flooding and ferns
> >
> >
> >> Does anyone know if ostrich ferns can withstand periodic flooding (being
> >> covered in water for as long as the rain lasts whenever there's a moderate
> >> to heavy downpour)? How about royal ferns? Any others? The rest of the time
> >> the area is not wet, or even damp, so ferns that need consistent water would
> >> have a hard time.
> >> Thanks,
> >> Nancy S. (zone 6B, NYC)
> >
