Featured Plant of The Day: English Hedge Fern

Polystichum setiferum
    English Hedge Fern,  Soft Shield Fern

Type    Perennial, fern
Hardy range    7A to 9A
Height    18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Fomr    Rounded
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Landscape Uses
-    Container plantings
-    Rock garden
-    Woodland garden
-    Border
-    Massing
-    Groundcover

Attributes and Features
-    No flowers or blooms

Propagation
Propagation is from  division.
Best propagation time is in the  spring.

Culture Notes
Protect from the hot, direct sunlight.  Propagate by division or spores in the spring.