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Also Known As

  • Polystichum setiferum 'rotundatum 'Cristatum'
  • Polystichum setiferum 'Rotundatum Cristatum'
  • Rotundatum Soft Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum' plant details

Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We did cuttings from our friend Diana's garden. The fronds will get 18” tall and will divide multiple times making a pretty evergreen. This plant has broader leaflets, so it's not like P. set. divislobum.
This robust upright form of the often drooping hedge or shield fern has 2-3' soft-green crested fronds of almost round pinnule ?leaflets?. Sh/M
Very dense fluffy mound of soft, fine, feather like foliage with round leaflets & branched fronds in a showy horizonal growth. Plant in afternoon to medium shade with well drained, moist soil. Zones 6 to 8 Height 18”-24”. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum' plant

How to Grow Polystichum setiferum (Rotundatum Group) 'Cristatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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