Polystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern
Evergreen Fern, Groundcover
Growing Conditions
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Low
Description
Size: 24 - 36 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Mounding,
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Native Plant, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade, Low Water / No Water, Tough / Fool-Proof, Winter Wet / Summer Dry
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Mostly PNW Native Plant Combo for Part Shade to Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Native and Habitat
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8 -
Ultra Tough Plant Combo for Dry Shade
Focus: Mixed Border, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Deep Shade
Zone: 6, 7, 8 -
Plant Combo in Burgundy, Blue and Pink with Hosta, Clematis and Heuchera
Focus: Color Theme, Small Space, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 5