| Common Name | Ram's Head Soft Shield Fern |
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| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Polystichum |
| species | setiferum |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Magnificent ram's head cresting. |
| Landscape Value | Adds elegance to the shade garden or container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 24" / --" |
| Soil (Garden) | Humus rich, fertile, moist, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep moist until established. Once established will tolerate dry shade. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | Does not like humidity. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Polystichum ‘Rotundatum Cristatum’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Dense, upright growth that stays compact, with magnificent ram's head cresting. This small evergreen has an attractive, congested and layered appearance. It grows well even in dry shade and lime soils (once established).
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 24″ / –“
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Keep moist or dry slightly. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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