Color: Medium to dark green fronds with fine, lacy texture.
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Fragrance: No noticeable fragrance.
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Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Resistant to deer and rabbits; low pest issues.
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Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 5–9.
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Sun Preferences: Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates dappled sun with adequate moisture.
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Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established; prefers consistently moist soil.
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Planting Instructions (from a 1-gallon pot into the ground):
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Choose a shaded or partly shaded site with moist, rich, well-draining soil.
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Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and equal in depth.
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Gently remove the plant from its container, teasing out roots if pot-bound.
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Place the fern so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding ground.
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Fill in around the root ball with soil, firming gently.
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Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist during the first growing season.
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Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
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Dixie Wood Fern is a beautiful choice for adding height, texture, and native charm to shaded gardens, with minimal care and excellent tolerance for southern growing conditions.
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