Buy Polystichum setiferum

Also Known As

Alaska Fern
Soft Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"
W: 24"

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $17

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Polystichum setiferum plant details

Well hello, soft feathery bright fronds. Yes, please, welcome to the edges of the garden beds where you can make a bold but lacy statement. Please do make yourself at home and have a few baby ferns that gently spread to a gorgeous statement making cluster.

Polystichum setiferum is a fast-growing evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Alaska Fern) - But is actually very British. The soft fronds are lacy and open showing the fine leaflets. Grow anywhere except brilliant sun. We have plants through our garden and always enjoy this elegant evergreen.

By: Gossler Farms

The erect to arching bipinnate fronds of this easy-to-grow fern are a glossy grass-green?pretty! Though there are many, many variations, this ?parent? is a nice choice for a woodland garden. PSh/M (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

Zn 5. Light green soft feathery fronds.Evergreen.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Robust, soft fern with dark green, arching fronds having 30-40 pairs of pinnae with stalked, toothy pinnules. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist, well drained neutral to slightly acidic or alkaline soil. Zones 4 to 9. Size: 2 to 3 feet. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Evergreen. This fern has soft, dark green fronds in a 'shuttlecock' arrangement. Lobes are toothed and stalked, angled to the point of attachment. Prefers semi-shade and moist soil. Grows to 4' tall. Native to Europe.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A group of ferns called the Holly Ferns (Davisilobum group). Evergreen spreading, pennate fronds to 28" or more. Little ferns often form along the midveins.