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Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Pronunciation: pol-LIST-ik-um ak-ruh-stick-OH-id-eez
SKU #08371
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A low-growing fern native to Eastern North America with dark green, leathery fronds that form a fountain-like foliage crown that broadens with age. Works well as an accent in shaded beds and borders. A clumping fern that can be planted en masse for use as a groundcover that maintains its vibrant color well into winter. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, North American Native, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent, Hillside, Small Spaces
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSolomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich soils with excellent drainage; tolerate wet soils but not poorly drained, waterlogged soils or standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates periodic dry spells. Remove old, faded fronds when new growth begins in spring.
LoreChristmas Fern derives its name from its resilience to early season snows, in which it will hold its dark green color beyond Christmas, making it an ideal accent to holiday arrangements.
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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, North American Native, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent, Hillside, Small Spaces
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSolomon's Seal (Polygonatum); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich soils with excellent drainage; tolerate wet soils but not poorly drained, waterlogged soils or standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established tolerates periodic dry spells. Remove old, faded fronds when new growth begins in spring.
History
LoreChristmas Fern derives its name from its resilience to early season snows, in which it will hold its dark green color beyond Christmas, making it an ideal accent to holiday arrangements.

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