{"title":"Polystichum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum is a large genus of evergreen ferns that occur around the world in a wide variety of habitats, but primarily in moist but well-drained, temperate woodlands. Polystichum ferns produce some of the most elegant, easy-to-grow and garden worthy specimens of any of the fern genera.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePolystichum Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum species are perfect for the partially shaded perennial border, rock garden, or as specimen plants. Ferns in the genus \u003cem\u003ePolystichum\u003c\/em\u003e pair well with woodland plants such as primula, hosta, and helleborus. Deer do not like to eat Polystichum ferns. Their stiff texture makes polystichum fronds a popular decoration in floral arrangements and centerpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer attractive Polystichum ferns for sale from around the world: Polystichum polyblepharum from Asia, Polystichum setiferum from Europe, Polystichum tsuse-simense from Korea, our North Carolina native Christmas fern, Polystichum acrostichoides, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polystichum-acrostichoides","title":"Polystichum acrostichoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy, dark, evergreen fronds emanating from a central point, making a 2' wide clump...particularly effective when used in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, then flatten with age. Christmas fern (known in PC circles as the Seasonal Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all evergreen ferns and retains its attractive appearance all winter...simply superb for woodland gardens, especially those with deep shade areas!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is a maintenance free, evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden. Since Polystichum acrostichoides holds onto its leaves for several years, the old ones will eventually degrade. In nature this needs no assistance, but in the garden, these may be removed to improve the plants appearance. Do not ever remove the current year foliage, since this will kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides prefers average to slightly dry soil with good drainage. It will not survive in soils that remain waterlogged. Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is very shade tolerant, to all but the very darkest sites. It also has a bit of tolerance to sun, but this should be limited to 1-2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen groundcovers which do not spread or require maintenance are invaluable in the woodland garden, and Christmas fern provides both. Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"asarum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003easarum\u003c\/a\u003e, and Solomon's seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000215813,"sku":"295","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-acrostichoides.i-295.s-62132.r-1_ea837056-7323-482c-ba83-c33f948c2665.jpg?v=1790795861"},{"product_id":"polystichum-polyblepharum-tassel-fern","title":"Polystichum polyblepharum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum is probably the most attractive fern we grow, so why is it so hard to describe? The dark, evergreen, plasticillate (made that one up) foliage arches out from a central crown, forming a 2' wide, deer-resistant clump. Each frond is a lacily-cut artistic masterpiece...this sounds pretty syrupy, doesn't it? Actually, the species name \"polyblepharum\" means \"many eyelashes\"...does that help? How about saying: \"Korean tassel fern is just one of the best damn ferns you will ever buy!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTassel Fern requires no maintenance in the garden in terms of cutbacks or divisions. Clumps can thrive for decades with no care as long as they are planted in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum prefers a rich, compost enhanced soil, although it will grow fine in less than ideal conditions. It is not particular about moisture, and will tolerate a fairly dry site. It will not, however, tolerate sites with waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTassel fern is a shade plant that thrives in both full and light shade, but does not have any tolerance for exposure to full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTassel fern provides a wonderful textural contrast to bolder textured woodland perennials, and looks great all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000994821,"sku":"1266","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-polyblepharum.i-1266.s-60972.r-1_22901c8d-f907-426b-8ac1-393500258596.jpg?v=1791903918"},{"product_id":"polystichum-setiferum-divisilobum","title":"Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' is an easy-to-grow selection of soft shield fern with very dissected foliage, producing a delicately lacy appearance. The semi-evergreen foliage on this 18\" tall x 30\" wide clumper remains looking good until spring. The arching growth habit makes a mass planting in the woodland look truly spectacular! All Polystichum setiferum cultivars will grow much larger in the Pacific Northwest than in the hot, humid Southeast US.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001074885,"sku":"1432","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-setiferum-Divisilobum.i-1432.s-62754.r-1.jpg?v=1791485435"},{"product_id":"polystichum-makinoi","title":"Polystichum makinoi","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum makinoi is one of those ferns that truly has it all. Okay...it doesn't have petunia-like flowers or gardenia-like fragrance, but geez...it's a fern. What Polystichum makinoi does have is deer-resistance, an elegant beauty, and an ability to thrive in shade. Native to forested mountains in China and surrounding countries, Polystichum makinoi forms a vigorous, easy-to-grow, 2' tall x 2' wide, dark green, lacy, evergreen clump. The late Dr. John Mickel, author of \"Ferns for American Gardens,\" writes, \"This is one of my favorite holly ferns.\" We concur, 10 times that, and can't imagine why any shade gardener wouldn't plant these en masse.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027498885,"sku":"6508","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-makinoi.i-6508.s-65550.r-1_0b342231-def9-45c5-97d0-a7fb74345db0.jpg?v=1788974431"},{"product_id":"polystichum-tripteron","title":"Polystichum tripteron","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum tripteron is one of our most admired and requested ferns, but unfortunately one that is always in short supply. This robust clump former hails from moist mountain woodlands in China, Japan, and Korea. In the garden, Trifid sword fern forms an attractive, 2' wide, deciduous clump of medium green fronds. The basal pair of pinnae (\u003ca title=\"See more available ferns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003efern\u003c\/a\u003e leaflets) got carried away and grew much longer than the other pinnae resulting in unusual fronds that look like wings on a green airplane...much easier to visualize after a couple of drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027668165,"sku":"6947","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-tripteron.i-6947.s-68507.r-1.jpg?v=1789394170"},{"product_id":"polystichum-setiferum-proliferum-wollaston","title":"Polystichum setiferum Proliferum Wollaston","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum setiferum 'Proliferum Wollaston' has been the most heat tolerant cultivar of the Central Europe\/Mediterranean native, soft shield fern, in our trials. 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