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Polystichum setiferum Group

Also Known As

  • Soft Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Polystichum setiferum Group plant details

Polystichum setiferum Group is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum Group

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum Group

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unnamed ferns in the setiferum alliance which we received from fern guru Russ Graham. These are excellent textural additions to the shade garden as they make broad mounds of evergreen foliage. These are unique characters grown by Russ and not in mass production.

Gardening facts about Polystichum setiferum Group plant

How to Grow Polystichum setiferum Group

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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