Western Sword Fern

Base Pricing includes the fern, a 16" coco fiber pot, and the soil that it was growing in.  

 

If you already own a pot or have a place to plant and would like to transfer it, the fern itself is only 5$. 

This evergreen perennial is native to Western North America, and occurs alont the Pacific coast from Alaska to California, as well as inland in Idaho and Montana. It is a staple of the coastal temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest.

 

This fern grows up to 6 ft tall, with its fronds growning out horizontally in the shade and more vertical in direct sun.  It prefers well drained acidic soil, and while it can survive the occasional drought it will flourish with lots of moisture, cool weather, and shade. 

 

The tribes of the Coast Salish in Oregon and Washington have traditionally used the leaves of this plant as a pain reliever. They say that this plant can soothe pain or inflammation when applied directly to the affected area, and this practice has been taken up by various groups including hiking organizations.