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Soft Shield Fern
SKU:
1870260 - P
UPC:
014949364918
$19.99 - $39.99
- Feathery, dark green fronds with a soft, tropical appearance yet hardy in cooler climates.
- Moderate-growing semi-evergreen fern reaching 2–3 ft. tall and spreading wider.
- Thrives in full shade and naturally adapts to dry shade once established.
- Excellent contrast plant for bold-leaved companions in woodland or shaded garden settings.
Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum) offers lush, feathery foliage that brings refined texture and a quietly tropical look to shaded spaces. Despite its elegant appearance, this hardy semi-evergreen fern performs beautifully in cooler climates, naturalizing well in woodland settings and thriving even in challenging dry shade once established. Its upright, arching fronds create a graceful presence that pairs effortlessly with bold-leaved plants, contributing depth and softness to borders, shaded alcoves, and under-tree plantings. Easy to grow, resilient to deer and rabbits, and resistant to pests and diseases, it’s an exceptional low-maintenance fern for enriching any shade garden.
Plant Description
A hardy, semi-evergreen fern with feathery dark green fronds that mimic a tropical look while remaining adaptable to cold climates and shade.
Foliage
Soft, finely textured fronds in deep green tones, forming an upright mound with a lightly arching habit.
Sun Requirements
Performs best in full shade; suitable for deeply shaded gardens, courtyards, and under tree canopies.
Watering Needs
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; becomes more tolerant of dry shade conditions once established.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; mulch helps maintain even moisture and protect growing crowns.
Growth & Size
Moderate-growing; typically reaches 2–3 ft. tall and spreads wider with maturity.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer- and rabbit-resistant, pest- and disease-resistant, and non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, groundcover, woodland gardens, shaded alcoves, and naturalized settings; excellent contrast plant for bold foliage.
Care Instructions
Water regularly during establishment; afterward, maintain evenly moist conditions. Feed during the growing season and remove old fronds in spring as new growth emerges.
- Feathery, dark green fronds with a soft, tropical appearance yet hardy in cooler climates.
- Moderate-growing semi-evergreen fern reaching 2–3 ft. tall and spreading wider.
- Thrives in full shade and naturally adapts to dry shade once established.
- Excellent contrast plant for bold-leaved companions in woodland or shaded garden settings.
Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum) offers lush, feathery foliage that brings refined texture and a quietly tropical look to shaded spaces. Despite its elegant appearance, this hardy semi-evergreen fern performs beautifully in cooler climates, naturalizing well in woodland settings and thriving even in challenging dry shade once established. Its upright, arching fronds create a graceful presence that pairs effortlessly with bold-leaved plants, contributing depth and softness to borders, shaded alcoves, and under-tree plantings. Easy to grow, resilient to deer and rabbits, and resistant to pests and diseases, it’s an exceptional low-maintenance fern for enriching any shade garden.
Plant Description
A hardy, semi-evergreen fern with feathery dark green fronds that mimic a tropical look while remaining adaptable to cold climates and shade.
Foliage
Soft, finely textured fronds in deep green tones, forming an upright mound with a lightly arching habit.
Sun Requirements
Performs best in full shade; suitable for deeply shaded gardens, courtyards, and under tree canopies.
Watering Needs
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy; becomes more tolerant of dry shade conditions once established.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; mulch helps maintain even moisture and protect growing crowns.
Growth & Size
Moderate-growing; typically reaches 2–3 ft. tall and spreads wider with maturity.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer- and rabbit-resistant, pest- and disease-resistant, and non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, groundcover, woodland gardens, shaded alcoves, and naturalized settings; excellent contrast plant for bold foliage.
Care Instructions
Water regularly during establishment; afterward, maintain evenly moist conditions. Feed during the growing season and remove old fronds in spring as new growth emerges.
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