Western Sword Fern

Polystichum munitum

A native here in the Puget Sound, Western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) is a large evergreen fern with dark green fronds that grow in a tight clump, spreading out radially from a round base. It grows up to 3 feet tall and wide and is moderate to fast growing. Individual fronds live for 1.5-2.5 years and remain attached to the base after withering.

• Fern

• Zones 5-9

• Partial to full shade. Avoid direct afternoon sunlight.

• Grows 3 ft. high & wide

• Spacing 24 in. for mass plantings

• Deer and rabbit resistant

• PNW Native