Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern)

Cultivation

Best planted in moist but well-drained soil in full to partial shade. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in the first season and mulch well. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet to avoid rot.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Eastern North America, Central United States, Northern Mexico

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic