Dyce's Holly Fern
Polystichum x dycei
SKU
00508
This large holly fern adds a bold and elegant look to shaded gardens. Sturdy, arching fronds with glossy dark green foliage emerge from a center crown to give a symmetrical appearance. Fronds produce small bulbils in late summer to fall. Easy to establish in the landscape, forming handsome, deer resistant clumps. Evergreen.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pol-LIST-ik-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; arching fronds reach 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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