Soft Sheild Fern. An attractive fern with shuttlecocks of soft, dark green fronds. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Polystichum setiferum
An attractive fern with shuttlecocks of soft, dark green fronds.
Additional information
| Generic | Polystichum |
|---|---|
| Species | setiferum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Soft Sheild Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Protect crowns from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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