Buy Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'

Also Known As

Herrenhausen Shield Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $12

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30 at Sebright Gardens

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' plant details

Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' 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 'Herrenhausen'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

A spectacular semi-evergreen fern, Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' or the soft shield fern adds beauty and texture to any woodland or shady garden with architectural form and finely dissected, lacy, semi-evergreen fronds that arch and swirl gracefully with cinnamon-coloured stipes. Combines well with hellebores, hostas, Brunnera, or any shade-loving plant with contrasting foliage. Displays well under shrubs such as rhododendrons. Use singularly or mass plant. You'll definitely fall in love with this classic beauty!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Has glorious fronds that have curly- cues on the tips. The German selection is very handsome year around.

By: Gossler Farms

Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant, semi-evergreen fern forming large, lacy rosettes of intricately divided, arching fronds. Very easy to grow! Adds a soft texture to the shade garden. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Dense evergreen, soft spreading dark green fronds arranged in shuttlecocks. Plant in partial sun to full shade with well drained, moist soil. Height: 2-3 feet. Zones 5 to 8.