Southern Wood Fern, Southern River Fern

Thelypteris Kunthii

Southern Wood Fern is a fast-growing native semi-evergreen fern with long arching fronds that spreads in all directions.  The bright sea green sword-shaped fronds that are very hairy and earn bronze hues in fall.  Grows best with part shade and rich moist well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.  Also sold as Thelypteris normalis.

To learn more about the Southern Wood Fern read this blog post.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Solomon’s Seal, Bleeding Heart, Lungwort

IMAGE: Mr. Granger, Thelypteris kunthii at Coker Arboretum, CC0 1.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.