| Common Name | Plumed Soft Shield Fern |
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| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Polystichum |
| species | setiferum |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Bears fronds that are 4-pinnate at the base, with segments narrowed toward the frond tips: lower pinnae after overlap. A dense sculptured look. |
| Landscape Value | Dry shade, shade, woodland or container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 16" / 16" / --" |
| Soil (Garden) | Fertile, humus rich, well drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep moist. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | Does not like humidity. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Polystichum ‘Plumosomultilobum’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Originally found in 1878, this Soft Shield Fern has stood the test of time. With evergreen, light green, multi-lobed fronds and a mossy texture it will form its characteristic dense sculptured look in any well drained soil. It grows well even in dry shade (once established) and lime soils.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 16″ / –“
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Keep moist or dry slightly. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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