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Polystichum setiferum Herrenhausen

Soft Shield Fern

The low mound of beautiful, arching, green fronds looks like curled parsley on this spreading, semi-evergreen fern.

  • »  Fine-textured, mid-green fronds
  • »  New fronds look like curled parsley
  • »  Arching, clumping habit
  • »  Slow-spreading rhizomes do not travel
  • »  Semi-evergreen

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  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:30-50 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'

Grows best in an evenly moist, acidic soil, in partial to full shade not tolerating winter wet conditions. Removing dead fronds in the spring is recommended. May handle cold, winter conditions with adequate, snow cover.