{"product_id":"blechnum-spicant-deer-fern-5-pack-5cm-plug-plants","title":"Blechnum spicant (Deer Fern) – 5 Pack of 5cm Garden‑Ready Plug Plants - FREE P\u0026P","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlechnum spicant, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDeer Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the best evergreen ferns for shaded and woodland-style gardens. 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