Soft Shield Fern
Polystichum setiferum
Full shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Your plant(s) will begin shipping to Oregon on January 28th, 2021. As all of our plants are actively growing, we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Dennis' 7 Dees
1090 Mcvey Ave. Lake Oswego OR 97034
- Gardener's Choice Garden Center
14240 S.w. Pacific Hwy. Tigard OR 97223
- Lowe's
12615 S.w. 72nd Avenue Tigard OR 97223
- Lowe's
13631 S.e. Johnson Road Milwaukie OR 97222
Botanical Pronunciation | pol-LIST-ik-um say-TI-fe-rum |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, spreading wider. |
Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | This is an excellent hardy Fern that takes colder climates by dying back with frost. Plant under trees, in dark corners and shaded alcoves. Also works well in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. As a North American native, it's the perfect easy Fern for woodland and wild gardens. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Dry Shade, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Full shade |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Key Feature | Woodland Garden Plant |
Easily grown in fertile, humusy, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers evenly moist but not soggy soils; tolerates drier conditions. Feed regularly during growing season. Cut back old, faded fronds when new growth begins to emerge in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!