Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern)
Elegant, evergreen, and effortlessly charming, Polystichum setiferum is the fern that knows how to work a shady corner. With finely divided, soft-textured fronds that form a lush, arching clump, it’s like nature’s own feather boa—fabulous, but never fussy.
Growing 90–120cm tall and wide, it thrives in part to full shade with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Hardy and easygoing, it’s a reliable performer in woodland borders, under shrubs, or anywhere that needs a bit of year-round grace. A fern with flair and staying power—what more could your garden want?
