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Polystichum polyblepharum

Tassel Fern

Dark green glossy fronds with prickly tips, a very attractive fern.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Great fern for the shaded border or woodland garden. Best grown in cool woodland soil that has good moisture retention. Mulch well in winter

Interesting Information
The genus name comes from the Greek poly, many, and stichos, row referring to the sori of the type species which are arranged in many regular rows on the pinnae.

Plant Type Fern		Bloom Color Non-Flowering		Foliage Color Glossy Deep Green
Height 20-24 Inches		Spread 16-20 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-6		Patented No

Cyrtomium falcatum (Rochford Holly Fern 'Rochfordianum')	Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern )
Dryopteris marginalis (Leatherwood Fern )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Non-flowering	Exposure • Shade-Part Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant