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Soft Shield Fern

Polystichum setiferum

  • Scented
Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum)

Photo: Sankar 1995 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

green

What actually matters with this one

Evergreen through most winters. Cut old fronds in early spring before the new croziers unfurl.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 6-9
Height
60-90 cm
Flowers
Never
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.