Polystichum luctuosum
Polystichum luctuosum is a South African fern with pewter-washed fronds with black, papery scales along the stems.
Description:
Frosted rock fern (Polystichum luctuosum) resembles Korean rock fern but for the beautiful pewter-washed, grayish patina that adds a lustre to the delicately detailed yet sturdy fronds. Black, papery scales grace the stems. This species hails from the southern tip of Africa but shows good hardiness for temperate gardens.
Common Name: Frosted Rock Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-8
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
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Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shady ravines, along streams in evergreen or semideciduous forest and in riverine forest.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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