Botanical Name: Polystichum polyblepharum
Common Name: Japanese lace fern, Tassel fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dark, dense, fine-textured fern, arising from a tight basal rosette; foliage is fairly coarse, stiff and glossy Height to 3' Spread to 3' Growth Rate slow to moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor shade is preferred Soil prefers a rich, well amended organic soil Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves bi-pinnately compound, usually somewhat hairy on underside of fronds; fronds to 18" long, 12" wide, dark green and glossy; hairy covering extends up fronds Flowers none Fruit marginal dark brown sori Propagation: spore Usage: fine-textured filler; blends well in forest-style landscapes; works well with begonias, impatiens and other shade color plants Landscape Care: Watering prefers ample water; not drought tolerant Fertilizing low nitrogen fertilizer in spring Pruning remove dead fronds Pests/Diseases none Origin: East Asia Family: Polypodiaceae Notes: |
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