Color: Glossy, dark green fronds with bronze-tinted new growth in spring.
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Fragrance: None.
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Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant; rarely troubled by pests.
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Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 5–8.
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Sun Preferences: Prefers partial to full shade; tolerates dappled morning sun.
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Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established; prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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Planting Instructions (from a one-gallon pot into the ground):
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Choose a shady or partly shaded location with humus-rich, well-draining soil.
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Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the pot.
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Carefully remove the fern from the pot, teasing out roots if they’re tight.
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Position the root ball so the crown is level with the surrounding soil.
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Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water thoroughly.
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Maintain consistent moisture (but not soggy) during the first growing season.
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Apply mulch to help retain soil moisture and keep roots cool.
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Tassel Fern is an elegant and reliable evergreen accent that brings texture, form, and interest to shaded spaces. Perfect for pairing with hostas, hellebores, or astilbes in woodland or shade gardens.
