Soft Shield Fern is a tufted semi-evergreen fern with lance shaped medium green fronds and cinnamon brown scales along the stalks and midribs. Best in part sun and rich well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
North Africa, West Asia, South Europe |
Height: |
2' - 3’ |
Spread: |
2' - 3' |
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils, particularly in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Hosta, Columbine
IMAGE: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), Polystichum setiferum MJJR 01, CC BY 3.0