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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Polystichum polyblepharum is an evergreen fern, bearing stiff, erect, lance-shaped fronds, resembling a shuttlecock. It's perfect for providing all-year round interest for a shady, well-drained mixed border, and it looks fantastic after a frost.

For best results grow Polystichum polyblepharum in a dry shady spot in the garden, or in a container. It requires little maintenance.

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Polystichum and wildlife

Polystichum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Polystichum poisonous?

Polystichum has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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