Tassel Fern

Tassel fern, glossy fronds with soft texture, shade garden treasure

Botanical Name- Polystichum polyblepharum

Pronunciation- pah-lee-STIK-um pah-lee-BLEF-ah-rum

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Foliage

Bloom Time- Inconspicuous

Companion Plants- Hosta 'June' - lush, layered shade interest

Fauna Attracted- Shelter for beneficial insects, not a pollinator plant

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP3

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove old fronds in early spring; keep soil moist and fertilize lightly once a year.

Trimming Instructions- Prune old or damaged fronds in early spring to prepare for new growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Ferns benefit from organic matter in clay to retain balanced moisture.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Slugs, crown rot