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    Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum'

    Also Known As

    • Soft Shield Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum' plant details

    Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dwarf form of the Alaska fern. Soft, deeply divided fronds. Makes a pretty plant in the shaded rock garden.

    By: Gossler Farms

    This dwarf selection forms a small mound of soft, feathery-looking, dark green to gray-green fronds, with leaflets that spiral up the stems. Semi-evergreen. 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

    Gardening facts about Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum' plant

    How to Grow Polystichum setiferum 'Congestum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    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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