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Tassel Fern - 2 Gallon
SKU:
2096775
UPC:
014949002735
$39.99
- Lustrous, dark green fronds that unfurl stiffly, then arch backward to form a signature “tassel.”
- Slow-growing fern reaching about 2 ft. tall and wide, ideal for compact shaded spaces.
- Thrives in full to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained fertile soil.
- Excellent for woodland borders, groundcover mass plantings, and container displays.
Tassel Fern (Polystichum polyblepharum) is a refined, elegant shade fern valued for its glossy dark green fronds and distinctive tassel-like unfurling pattern. Its finely textured foliage lends softness and structure to shaded beds, woodland gardens, and underplantings, while its compact size makes it equally adaptable to containers and courtyard plantings. This slow-growing, herbaceous perennial thrives in rich, well-drained soils with steady moisture, offering dependable performance, excellent deer and rabbit resistance, and year-round visual appeal in mild climates. A graceful and versatile choice for enhancing any shade garden with natural elegance.
Plant Description
A lustrous, fine-textured fern noted for new fronds that emerge upright and then droop backward to form a tassel; ideal for shaded woodland-style plantings.
Foliage
Dark green, glossy, finely divided fronds that provide rich texture; new fronds exhibit the characteristic backward “tassel” flip during unfurling.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full to partial shade; well suited for deep shade conditions and areas with limited natural light.
Watering Needs
Water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry; maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during establishment.
Soil Requirements
Grows best in fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil; mulch helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; reaches approximately 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide at maturity.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer and rabbit resistant, non-toxic to pets, and useful for erosion control in shaded sites.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, groundcover applications, containers, atriums, courtyards, shaded pathways, and Japanese-inspired garden designs.
Care Instructions
Water deeply and regularly during the first season; maintain consistent moisture thereafter. Fertilize periodically during active growth and remove old fronds in spring as new growth emerges.
- Lustrous, dark green fronds that unfurl stiffly, then arch backward to form a signature “tassel.”
- Slow-growing fern reaching about 2 ft. tall and wide, ideal for compact shaded spaces.
- Thrives in full to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained fertile soil.
- Excellent for woodland borders, groundcover mass plantings, and container displays.
Tassel Fern (Polystichum polyblepharum) is a refined, elegant shade fern valued for its glossy dark green fronds and distinctive tassel-like unfurling pattern. Its finely textured foliage lends softness and structure to shaded beds, woodland gardens, and underplantings, while its compact size makes it equally adaptable to containers and courtyard plantings. This slow-growing, herbaceous perennial thrives in rich, well-drained soils with steady moisture, offering dependable performance, excellent deer and rabbit resistance, and year-round visual appeal in mild climates. A graceful and versatile choice for enhancing any shade garden with natural elegance.
Plant Description
A lustrous, fine-textured fern noted for new fronds that emerge upright and then droop backward to form a tassel; ideal for shaded woodland-style plantings.
Foliage
Dark green, glossy, finely divided fronds that provide rich texture; new fronds exhibit the characteristic backward “tassel” flip during unfurling.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full to partial shade; well suited for deep shade conditions and areas with limited natural light.
Watering Needs
Water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry; maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during establishment.
Soil Requirements
Grows best in fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil; mulch helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; reaches approximately 2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide at maturity.
Special Features
Easy-care, deer and rabbit resistant, non-toxic to pets, and useful for erosion control in shaded sites.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, groundcover applications, containers, atriums, courtyards, shaded pathways, and Japanese-inspired garden designs.
Care Instructions
Water deeply and regularly during the first season; maintain consistent moisture thereafter. Fertilize periodically during active growth and remove old fronds in spring as new growth emerges.
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