Western Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern, Aspidium munitum
Majestic and weather-resistant, award-winning Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern) is a robust evergreen fern forming a shapely, arching mound of long, narrowly lance-shaped, lustrous, dark green fronds. Each leaflet is dagger-shaped, with toothed edges and a base reminiscent of a sword hilt. The lush swordlike foliage can count up to 75-100 fronds on mature plants. They remain lush and fresh-looking throughout the season. Easily grown and versatile, Western Sword Fern is particularly beautiful as a specimen and most impressive in drifts in a woodland garden. Long-lasting when cut for arrangements.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Ferns |
Plant Family | Dryopteridaceae |
Genus | Polystichum |
Common names | Western Sword Fern, Fern, Sword Fern |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Rocky Mountains, California, Midwest, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Ferns |
Plant Family | Dryopteridaceae |
Genus | Polystichum |
Common names | Western Sword Fern, Fern, Sword Fern |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Rocky Mountains, California, Midwest, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, South Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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