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Ferns
(Botanical Names)
See Common Names below

Arachniodes simplicior 'V'
Asparagus densiflorus 'M'
Asparagus densiflorus 'S'
Asplenium bulbiferum
Cyathea cooperi
Davallia fejeensis 'P'
Dicksonia antarctica
Dryopteris erythrosora
Nephrolepsis cordifolia
Nephrolepsis exalta 'B'
Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum setiferum 'W'
Polystichum tsus-simense
Rumohra andiantiformis
Woodwardia fimbriata

Ferns
(Common Names)

Asparagus, Meyers
Asparagus, Sprengeri
Australian Tree
Autumn
Boston
Giant Chain
Holly Fern
Japanese Tassel
Korean Rock
Leatherleaf
Mother
Rabbit's Foot
Soft Shield 'W'
Sword, Southern
Tasmanian Tree
Genus: Polystichum Specific Epithet: setiferum Variety: 'Wollastonii'
Phonetic: pol-IS-tick-um set-EE-fer-um Family: Polypodiaceae
Root Meanings: Many rows of spores/Bearing bristles Origin: Southern Europe CA
Native: No
Common Name(s) : Soft Shield Fern
Zones: 4-9, 14-24 Exposure: Part to Full Shade

Water: Regular
Type: Fern Persistence: Evergreen
Height: 18-24 in Spread: 3 ft Growth Rate: Medium
Blooms: -- Flowers: -- Seasonal: --

Features:

  • finely cut fronds givegreen lace effect
  • Easy to grow
  • Many forms
  • Plantlets form on midribs of older fronds on some types

Considerations:

  • --

Landscape Use:

  • Naturalizing
  • Container
  • Groundcover / Massing
  • Woodland garden
  • Specimen
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