Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern)

Western Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern, Aspidium munitum

Polystichum munitum (western swordfern) is an evergreen fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns. It occurs along the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to southern California and inland east to southeastern and northern British Columbia. It remains lush and fresh-looking throughout the season. Easily grown and versatile, Western Sword Fern is stunning as a specimen and most impressive planted in drifts in a woodland garden.

• A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Will grow in full sun if watered regularly in summer. Will tolerate dry shade and poorer soil once established. Protect crowns from excessive winter wetness.
• This plant is an excellent choice for shady beds and borders, groundcovers, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage gardens or woodland gardens.
• Virtually pest and disease free.
•  Rabbit and deer resistant.

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Requirement
Hardiness	6,7,8
Heat Zones	5,6,7,8,9
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type	Ferns
Plant Family	Dryopteridaceae
Exposure	Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height	2' - 3'
Spread	2' - 3'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Characteristics	Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs