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Soft Shield Fern 'Plumosum Bevis' (Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Bevis')

Soft Shield Fern Plumosum Bevis

Overview

'Plumosum Bevis' (also known as 'Pulcherrimum Bevis') is a magnificent cultivar of Soft Shield Fern with extremely finely divided, feathery fronds that create a soft, cloud-like texture.

Taxonomy

Family:Dryopteridaceae
Genus:Polystichum (pol-IS-tick-um)
Species:setiferum (set-EE-fer-um)
Cultivar:Plumosum Bevis
Additional cultivar information:(aka Pulcherrimum Bevis)

Description

Fronds are 40–70 cm long, bipinnate to tripinnate, with pinnae divided into very fine, hair-like segments. The overall effect is a soft, plume-like texture. Stipes have brown scales.

Habitat and Cultivation

Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in shade. Hardy in USDA zones 5–8. The fine texture makes it a standout in woodland gardens. Divide clumps in spring.

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