Growing Information
USDA Zones
4–9
Sun
Part Shade
Water
medium
Height
2 ft–3 ft
🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🐝 Pollinators
Lush, evergreen fronds add year-round texture and vibrant green color to shaded garden spots, brightening fall and winter seasons. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant fern thrives in zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators while staying pet-friendly.
Where to Buy Polystichum Christmas Fern:
Amazon · Plants by Mail
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