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Dyce's Holly Fern
Polystichum x dycei
Pronunciation: pol-LIST-ik-um
SKU #00508
This large holly fern adds a bold and elegant look to shaded gardens. Sturdy, arching fronds with glossy dark green foliage emerge from a center crown to give a symmetrical appearance. Fronds produce small bulbils in late summer to fall. Easy to establish in the landscape, forming handsome, deer resistant clumps. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; arching fronds reach 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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