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Polystichum setiferum /Soft Shield Fern
A young plant in early spring just a shadow of what it will be as it matures to a height and spread of more than 3 feet
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A young plant in early spring just a shadow of what it will be as it matures to a height and spread of more than 3 feet
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Scientific Name:
Polystichum setiferum
Common Name:
Soft Shield Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 8, 9
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Soft textured dark green foliage which remains evergreen where the winters are mild. Has a number of uses in rock gardens borders, in containers, as a specimen and as ground cover. Resistant to both deer and rabbits.