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    Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather'

    Also Known As

    • Setose Divisilobe Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather' plant details

    Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: dryopteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright, very showy, feather like, densely compressed, overlapping pinnate fronds with crests galore; Great in a front border or specimen planting. Plant in partial sun to full shade with well drained, moist soil. Height 4”-8”. Zones 6 to 9. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather' plant

    How to Grow Polystichum setiferum 'Fairy's Feather'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Polystichum polyblepharum

    aka Asian Lady Fern, Auriculate Lady Fern, Holly Fern, Japanese Tassel Fern, Korean Tassel Fern, Tassel Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polystichum polyblepharum foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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    Polystichum setiferum

    aka Alaska Fern, Soft Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum setiferum foliage by plant lust
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    Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Group

    aka Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum', Polystichum setiferum divisilobum, Polystichum setiferum var. divisilobum, Soft Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Group foliage by plant lust
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    Polystichum tsus-simense

    aka Korean Rock Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polystichum tsus-simense foliage by Sebright Gardens
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    Polystichum braunii

    aka Braun's Holly Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20"-28"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polystichum braunii foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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