Polystichum Munitum | Western Sword Fern

  • Evergreen Perennial Groundcover
  • Height: 1 1/2′ – 6′
  • Availability: High
  • Growing ease: High
  • Moisture req: Moist, well draining soil
  • Exposure req: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION: The western sword fern, is an evergreen perennial fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns in forested areas. Robust and reliable, this hardy native male fern offers superb texture with glossy, leathery, toothed, dark green foliage. Keeps up appearances even in warm, arid climates, though plants will be more compact.

PLANT IS: drought tolerant, perennial (non-woody), green, native, spreading, white, deer resistant

PLANS THAT USE THIS PLANT: moist, filtered sun, partial- full shade, slopes, forestry, borders, filler

The western sword fern, is an evergreen perennial fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns in forested areas.