Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Pronunciation: pol-LIST-ik-um ak-ruh-stick-OH-id-eez
SKU #08371
| Description | A low-growing fern native to Eastern North America with dark green, leathery fronds that form a fountain-like foliage crown that broadens with age. Works well as an accent in shaded beds and borders. A clumping fern that can be planted en masse for use as a groundcover that maintains its vibrant color well into winter. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Hillside, Small Spaces |
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| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich soils with excellent drainage; tolerate wet soils but not poorly drained, waterlogged soils or standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates periodic dry spells. Remove old, faded fronds when new growth begins in spring. |
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| Lore | Christmas Fern derives its name from its resilience to early season snows, in which it will hold its dark green color beyond Christmas, making it an ideal accent to holiday arrangements. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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