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Polystichum polyblepharum

Image of Polystichum polyblepharum

Gerald L. Klingaman

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Botanical Name

Polystichum polyblepharum

Plant Common Name

Japanese Lacefern, Korean tasselfern

General Description

Korean tassel fern is a medium-sized evergreen terrestrial fern native to Japan and Korea. Its dark green, highly lustrous, oval fronds unfurl from fuzzy fiddleheads covered with tawny scales.

Korean tassel fern prefers partial shade and moist, well drained, humus-rich soil. It is justly popular as a woodland garden plant.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    8 - 5

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    5 - 8

  • Sunset Zone

    4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Fern

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • Height

    15"-30" / 38.1cm - 76.2cm

  • Width

    30"-36" / 76.2cm - 91.4cm

  • Native To

    Japan, Korea

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    None

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Dark Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Fine

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Groundcover, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No