You are purchasing 20 bare root Lady Ferns, a native perennial fern that grows upright and can reach heights of 2-5 feet. The ferns feature bright green, finely textured, lacy leaves with fronds that can be up to 1 foot wide and 3 feet long. The stalks vary in color from green to purple or red. Native to the continental United States, Lady Ferns are ideal for moist shade gardens. They are easy to grow and maintain, spreading slowly through rhizomes. As a deciduous plant, it loses its leaves with the first frost. This fern tolerates some sun and dry conditions better than other ferns but thrives in full to partial shade with moist soil. It also serves well as ground cover on the north or east sides of buildings. Hardy in zones 3-8. Planting instructions are included with every order.