Struthiopteris Species, Deer Fern, Hard Fern, Herring Bone Fern, Ladder Fern, Snake Fern

We have six of the deer tongue fern in our yard in the SF Bay Area. They always topple over and I haven't been able to figure out a way ...Read Moreto keep them upright that looks somewhat attractive too. Any ideas anyone?

Native to Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington states in the US.

Commonly available in nurseries locally. Thi...Read Mores fern grows well here in zone 9b.

This fern definitely likes acid soil and shade. It propagates itself well in my yard, which is constantly trying to revert to the woods f...Read Morerom which it was made. This plant does not require any pampering. In fact, it does better if left alone, except to remove any invasive weeds.

Ours were doing OK here but not really flourishing.
I contacted a Hort friend of mine in England and he suggested raising the Acid...Read Moreity.

We augmented our clay native soil first w/ Miracid, then Oak Leaf compost.
They have responded quite well, doubling in size in the next year.

It's a very nice plant that really does give a 4 season show.
The changes in the plant structure, as it goes thru it's yearly cycle, are pretty spectacular.