Japanese Lace Fern, Japanese Tassel Fern, Tassel Fern, Bristle Fern, Korean Tassel Fern, Polystichum setosum
A lustrous fern that is sure to lend an elegant look to shaded gardens. Particularly beautiful when new fronds emerge stiffly, then droop backwards to form a tassel. Beautiful in mass plantings as a groundcover, especially under flowering shrubs. An herbaceous perennial.
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Polystichum polyblepharum (Japanese Tassel Fern)
Japanese Lace Fern, Japanese Tassel Fern, Tassel Fern, Bristle Fern, Korean Tassel Fern, Polystichum setosum
A lustrous fern that is sure to lend an elegant look to shaded gardens. Particularly beautiful when new fronds emerge stiffly, then droop backwards to form a tassel. Beautiful in mass plantings as a groundcover, especially under flowering shrubs. An herbaceous perennial. |
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