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Polystichum munitum

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Polystichum munitum Western Sword Fern,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette

Description:

Lush, evergreen groundcover fern with bright green, sword-shaped fronds that eventually grow 1.8m long. Robust and reliable, arching fronds are virtually maintenance free and tolerate difficult soil and dry weather.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade, Shade Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Habitat, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Dryopteridaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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