Buy Polystichum tsus-simense

Also Known As

Korean Rock Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

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30 at Gossler Farms

Mature Division--Bare Root | $12

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Polystichum tsus-simense plant details

Polystichum tsus-simense is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum tsus-simense

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum tsus-simense

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Polystichum tsus-simense or rock fern is a small, tufted, evergreen fern with thick, broadly lance-shaped, glossy blue-green fronds with an intricate texture along black veins. Each frond has a subtle luminescence or shimmer making it an elegant addition to the garden. A tidy and low growing habit of 12-18 inches tall and wide makes it a perfect specimen for small spaces, at the front of shady borders, in rock gardens and containers, and as an underplanting for shrubs. Enjoys fertile, rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Korean rock fern is a smaller growing evergreen fern. The narrow fronds are deep green year around. Originally brought from Asia as a cut green for the florist trade. But it turns out its hardy and a good garden plant.

By: Gossler Farms

Distinctive black stems and dark veining throughout the fronds beautifully contrasts the shiny-green foliage of this attractive evergreen fern. Creating 12" mounds, these ferns are perfect for massing or for edging in the shade garden. These small ferns are wonderful in containers and make an excellent indoor plant where they are not hardy outdoors. These ferns stand up to heat and humidity, are very low-maintenance and deer resistant too! PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

A small species which enjoys a rich but well drained soil, and does especially well tucked into shady stone walls and rocky crevices. it is semi-evergreen, and in zone 6 it needs a protected spot to have year round foliage. 8-12".

By: Avant Gardens

This small fern is one of the best hardy ferns on the market. Very durable and easy to grow. Will tolerate dry periods but prefers moist soil with good drainage. Grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

One of the nicest small hardy ferns w/ shiny dark green fronds that are upright & stiff w/ attractive black veins; Makes a great border or potted plant. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zone 6 to 8. Height: 8” to 18”. Evergreen