Soft shield-fern
Polystichum setiferum
Soft shield-fern is an elegant, semi-evergreen fern that excels in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers. It prefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and is one of the most tolerant ferns for dry shade once settled in. Remove any tatty fronds in late winter before new growth emerges to keep the plant looking its best.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days; Keep Soil Consistently Moist • Water Thoroughly So The Soil Stays Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 22, 2022 by Mathias Brath (cc-by-sa)
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