Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

A low-growing fern native to Eastern North America with dark green, leathery fronds that form a fountain-like foliage crown that broadens with age. Works well as an accent in shaded beds and borders. A clumping fern that can be planted en masse for use as a groundcover that maintains its vibrant color well into winter. Evergreen.

Height
2-3′

Spread
2-3′

Exposure
Part shade to full shade

Zone
4-8

Information from Monrovia