Name: Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern
SKU: CSXG11544639
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Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern

An evergreen fern that forms clumps that grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide. In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds. It is semi-deciduous in summer.Good as understory to large trees along with Meadow Rue,Maidenhair Fern, Deer Fern, Western Polypody Fern, andWild Ginger

Family Name	Dryopteridaceae
Species Name	Polystichum munitum
Common Name	Western Sword Fern
Native to	California, Oregon, Washington
Plant Type	Fern
Height x Width	2-6 x 2-6
Growth Habit	Clumping, spreading, fountain like
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Exposure	Deep shade, partial shade
Water Requirement	High, moderate
Soil Type	Tolerant of a variety of soils, requires adequate moisture
Flower Color	None
Flowering Months	None
Evergreen/Deciduous	Evergreen, summer semi-deciduous
Fragrant	No
Cold Hardy to	-20 F
Attracts pollinators	Butterflies
Container Plant	Yes
Erosion Control	Yes
Bank Stabilization	Yes
Fire Resistant	No
Deer resistant	Yes
Local plant	Yes