Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum'

Also Known As

Congestum Cristatum Soft Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 8"-15"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum' plant details

Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum Cristatum'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

On this dwarf, finely divided form, the axes are shortened, forcing all the pinnae and pinnules to be very close together and overlapping on fronds of a foot or less. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Upright, very showy, densely compressed, overlapping pinnate fronds w/ mildly crested tips; Great in a front border or specimen planting. Plant in partial sun to full shade w/ well drained, moist soil. Height 6”-12” inches Zones 5 to 8. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

A lovely dwarf form of the soft shield fern. This fern is evergreen and stays under 1' tall and as wide. Very fluffy fronds are soft to the touch and contrast nicely with brown papery stems. For part sun to part shade. Some drought tolerance once established, though occasional summer water is best. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.