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Tassel Fern
Polystichum polyblepharum
Pronunciation: pol-LIST-ik-um pol-ee-BLEF-ar-um
SKU #08372
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches only 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A lustrous fern that is sure to lend an elegant look to shaded gardens. Particularly beautiful when new fronds emerge stiffly, then droop backwards to form a tassel. Beautiful in mass plantings as a groundcover, especially under flowering shrubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | The delicate, fine textured fronds on the Tassel Fern make it a great addition to a shady woodland setting. Create a Japanese Serenity Garden with mixed ferns, colored foliage trees, and reflectiing ponds. Plant in mass as a groundcover under flowering shrubs or in a container garden to be placed in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. Unfurling fronds add a hint of architectural flavor, making this a versatile plant in any shady area of your garden. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Columbine (Aquilegia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Fertilize periodically during growing season. Cut back old fronds when new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A lustrous fern that is sure to lend an elegant look to shaded gardens. Particularly beautiful when new fronds emerge stiffly, then droop backwards to form a tassel. Beautiful in mass plantings as a groundcover, especially under flowering shrubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The delicate, fine textured fronds on the Tassel Fern make it a great addition to a shady woodland setting. Create a Japanese Serenity Garden with mixed ferns, colored foliage trees, and reflectiing ponds. Plant in mass as a groundcover under flowering shrubs or in a container garden to be placed in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. Unfurling fronds add a hint of architectural flavor, making this a versatile plant in any shady area of your garden. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Columbine (Aquilegia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Fertilize periodically during growing season. Cut back old fronds when new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tassel Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Tassel Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Tassel Fern is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Tassel Fern?
Tassel Fern is Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs.
Is Tassel Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Tassel Fern grow?
Tassel Fern has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Tassel Fern in my landscape?
Tassel Fern is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
How can I use Tassel Fern in my garden design?
The delicate, fine textured fronds on the Tassel Fern make it a great addition to a shady woodland setting. Create a Japanese Serenity Garden with mixed ferns, colored foliage trees, and reflectiing ponds. Plant in mass as a groundcover under flowering shrubs or in a container garden to be placed in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. Unfurling fronds add a hint of architectural flavor, making this a versatile plant in any shady area of your garden.
What color is the foliage of Tassel Fern?
Tassel Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Tassel Fern?
Good companion plants for Tassel Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Columbine (Aquilegia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Tassel Fern?
Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture. Fertilize periodically during growing season. Cut back old fronds when new growth begins in spring.
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