Hallson Gardens :: Perennials :: Perennial plants for the shade :: Polystichum (Christmas, shield, tassel fern)
Polystichum (Christmas fern, shield fern, tassel fern) from Hallson Gardens: We ship ferns while dormant in April and May, plus they are available at the nursery in the summer. These are 2 to 3 year old plants from cultivated stock shipped bare root.
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Polystichum
| Pronunciation: poh-LISS-tik-um |
Common Name: Christmas, shield, tassel fern |
| Light: Part shade to full shade |
Moisture: Average to moist, dry in winter |
| Soil: Humus-rich, moist but well-drained |
pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline |
| Zones: 3 - 8 or 5 - 8 (9) |
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Polystichum (Christmas, shield, tassel fern)
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Polystichum acrostichoides
Polystichum acrostichoides, known as the Christmas fern, has 24" dark green arching fronds with lance-shaped leaflets. It is a clumping fern that multiplies slowly from the base and it is evergreen, very hardy, drought tolerant, and easy to grow.
Price: $8.75
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| Price: | $8.00 |
Availability: Ships April through May and again after mid September
Plant Size: 3rd year field grown plant, freshly dug and shipped bare root
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Polystichum setiferum
Polystichum setiferum, soft shield fern, has 18 to 30" soft, triangular to lance shaped, grass green fronds that tend to arch outwards as they mature. It is a graceful and refined fern that grows slowly, forming a small but attractive clump in time.
Price: $9.75
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3+ Units
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| Price: | $9.00 |
Availability: Ships April through May and again after mid September
Plant Size: Field grown plant, freshly dug and shipped bare root
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