How to Propagate and Grow
Polystichum

Genus: Polystichum

Family: Aspidaceae/Dryopteridaceae

Species: P. setiferum

Common Names: Soft shield fern, shield fern.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 50cm (20inches).

Flowering: Non flowering.

Usage: Ideal for dry, shady borders and beds.

Polystichum are ideal in woodland gardens.

Site: Polystichum prefer a shady site.

Polystichum will also do well in partial shade.

Soil: Any rich and very free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By spores when ripe in summer.

By division in spring.

By offsets in autumn.

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