**WE CANNOT SHIP TO CA, AK, AZ, WA, HI, OR OUTSIDE THE US WILDFLOWERS WILL BE DORMANT UNTIL NEXT SPRING... WE DO NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA 6/01/21 Ferns could be dormant until next spring. 20 Lady Fern bareroot Lady fern plants are reliable, native plants and easy to grow in a moist, partially shaded location. When you've learned how to grow a lady fern, you'll want to include them in many shady areas of the landscape. Care of lady ferns is not difficult once the plant is established in the right location. Planting Bare Root Ferns - Trying to figure out which end of the tuber is up can be daunting. Sometimes the tip is visible on the top portion and other times there will be root hairs extending from the bottom. If in doubt, the tuber can be planted in a sideways position without affecting future growth. The top of the tuber should be approximately 1 to 2 inches below the top of the ground. Cover lightly with aged compost mix to keep the ground cool and moist. Soil should be kept lightly moist (not wet or damp) for the fern to put on new growth. When planting tubers late in the growing season, such as late summer, often they will not put on any new top growth until the following spring. The ferns will grow larger each year until they top out in size about the 4th year. Cutting the fall die back to the ground and applying a fresh layer of mulch or straw will help to protect the fern tubers from popping out of the ground over winter freeze and thaw cycles as well as from squirrels or other critters digging up the bulbs for winter food. Thanks for taking time to look at our items.... I am sorry but we do not ship outside the US, & we cannot ship to Canada, or Hawaii. Thanks so much!