Sunday 23 December 2012

Polystichum munitum



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Name: Polystichum munitum
Common Name:
Western sword fern
Family
 Dryopteridaceae
        Deciduous         x    Evergreen             Shrub            Ground Cover             Annual

        Coniferous             Tree             Climber             Herbaceous             Perennial  _x__Fern

Habit
clump forming
Hard. Zone
usda 3
Mature Size
90cm tall by 1.5m spread

x

Leaf: narrowly lance shaped, leathery,
pinnate, dark green fronds, 90cm long
or more, pinnae are linear and spiny toothed


Fall/Winter Color

        Leaf Arr.        Opposite         Alternate         Whorled         Spiraled         Clustered         Basal 

Flowers


Infl.

Jan.     Feb.      March.      April.      May.      June.      July.      August.      Sept.      Oct.      Nov.      Dec.
Water Use
High     Low 

Soil
Rich     Lean     Well-drained x

Exposure
Sun     Semi-shade   x  Shade x
Landscape uses:
rock garden, ground cover in woodland garden
Limitations: 


Other Features:





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