Name
Polystichum munitum
Common name
Western sword fern
What you get
You will receive a fully rooted 1ltr pot.
About
Polystichium munitum is an attractive, evergreen fern with long, pinnate, glossy fronds arching out to form a dense plant. It is an excellent ground cover fern that will grow to 45cm in height.
Planting and care
Best grown in semi shade in moist, rich soil.
Ferns generally prefer shade and moist soil, especially in the hottest parts of the day. Most shady garden borders or woodland areas are perfect. If the area you are planting on is dry, or you are planting in summer make sure they are well watered until they are established. You should not need to feed your ferns in the garden, but a good mulch will help greatly.
Soil
Ferns will grow on most soils as long as your soil is not at the extreme ends of the pH scale (on chalk). Adding organic matter to your soil will help retain moisture in a sandy soil or open up the structure of a clay soil to stop water logging. Adding a good mulch will also help keep down weeds.
UsesGreat plants for the shady garden border, woodland planting, creating a fernery or as pot plants for a shady spot.