Polystichum rigens

Also Known As

Polystichum ringens
Rigid Holly Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Polystichum rigens plant details

Polystichum rigens is a broadleaf 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polystichum rigens

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polystichum rigens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

is a lovely very deep green foliaged fern. This Chinese and Japanese native has upright fronds that can get a foot or more. A very striking fern.

By: Gossler Farms

Polystichum rigens, or Rigid Holly Fern, is a dense, evergreen, mounding species that maxes out at about 16″. It’s compact size makes it an excellent choice for the front of a shady border. The triangular, leathery, bipinnate leaf fronds will emerge lime green, but darken as they mature. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.