Thelypteris kunthii 'Southern Shield Fern' (15) Quarts
Common names: Shield Fern, Southern Wood Fern.
Zones 7 to 10, Part shade to full shade. Semi-evergreen.
Mature height is 24 to 40 inches tall, upright growth habit,
spreads or creeps quickly to form colonies, rather than clumps.
This popular fern is tall and erect with long arching, triangular, glossy, bright green fronds; very hairy on upper and lower surface. Native to southeastern North America swampy woods, when planted in the right location, Southern Shield tolerates heat, drought and some sun. This hardy semi-evergreen fern is easy to grow in organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils. If the frond edges become scorched or crispy, the soil may be too dry. Add 2 to 3 inches of compost or peat moss to the beds each spring or fall. Best frond color occurs in light shade. Use in big containers, as a ground cover or for borders in woodland (in time, it will naturalize into large masses), shady locations, and give it some room to spread. |
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