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Polystichum setiferum



12th September 2006 5th June 2020
The Soft shield fern tolerates shade well. Brownish scales along the stems make it look as though it needs vacuuming (and that is not a need I am very sensitive to), so if you plant it under a shady tree, it will always look rather neglected.
It is a native species that turns up by itelf in the garden from time to time. I have tried moving them together to form a group but they do not appreciate my intervention.