Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum', also knows as a Soft Shield fern, is a large, evergreen fern with architectural interest.
Description:
A spectacular evergreen fern, Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' or the soft shield fern adds beauty and texture to any woodland or shady garden with architectural form and finely dissected evergreen fronds that arch and swirl gracefully with cinnamon-coloured stipes. Combines well with hellebores, hostas, Brunnera, or any shade-loving plant with contrasting foliage. Displays well under shrubs such as rhododendrons. Use singularly or mass plant. You'll definitely fall in love with this classic beauty! Possibly hardy to zone 5.
Common Name: Soft Shield Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour:
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodlands, steep slopes and cliffs in western Europe.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
*The Plant Encyclopedia is updated each year to provide a representation of the plants we offer, have offered, and may offer again. However, it is not a live inventory of our stock. Not all plants will be available at all times or in every year. Use the link above to enquire about the availability of this plant. Additionally, we carry many plants that have not yet been entered into our database so please enquire if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Plants are available only for on-site sales at our nursery in Richmond, BC, Canada or for shipping within Canada. We do not ship internationally. However, if you are visiting the nursery from afar, we can arrange for the necessary permits and paperwork for you to take plants back with you to your country.