Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern
An evergreen fern that forms clumps that grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide. In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds. It is semi-deciduous in summer. Good as understory to large trees along with Meadow Rue, Maidenhair Fern, Deer Fern, Western Polypody Fern, and Wild Ginger
| Family Name | Dryopteridaceae |
| Species Name | Polystichum munitum |
| Common Name | Western Sword Fern |
| Native to | California, Oregon, Washington |
| Plant Type | Fern |
| Height x Width | 2-6’ x 2-6’ |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, spreading, fountain like |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Deep shade, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | High, moderate |
| Soil Type | Tolerant of a variety of soils, requires adequate moisture |
| Flower Color | None |
| Flowering Months | None |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen, summer semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | -20° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
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Polystichum munitum, California Sword Fern
An evergreen fern that forms clumps that grows up to six feet tall and three feet wide. In full shade this fern will form open clumps with fronds spreading outward from the center. In a sunnier location this fern grows more upright with shorter fronds. It is semi-deciduous in summer. Good as understory to large trees along with Meadow Rue, Maidenhair Fern, Deer Fern, Western Polypody Fern, and Wild Ginger
| Family Name | Dryopteridaceae |
| Species Name | Polystichum munitum |
| Common Name | Western Sword Fern |
| Native to | California, Oregon, Washington |
| Plant Type | Fern |
| Height x Width | 2-6’ x 2-6’ |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, spreading, fountain like |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Deep shade, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | High, moderate |
| Soil Type | Tolerant of a variety of soils, requires adequate moisture |
| Flower Color | None |
| Flowering Months | None |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen, summer semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | -20° F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |