Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum) Sold as: 3.5” pots
Polystichum munitum. The dark green fronds of this fern grow 1.5 to 6 feet tall, in a tight clump spreading out radially from a round base. Individual fronds live for 1.5 to 2.5 years and remain attached to the rhizome after withering.
The favored habitat of this fern is the understory of moist coniferous forests at low elevations. It grows best in well-drained acidic soils. Sword ferns are very tough and can survive occasional dry periods, but do well only with consistent moisture, light sunlight, and prefer cool weather to overly warm.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Evergreen Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade Water Requirements: Dry to wet Ease of Growing: Easy Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: Spreads: No Type of support: Wildlife, rain garden Edible: Mature Height: 2-5 feet Mature Width: 2-4 feet
