Mountain Holly-fern

Polystichumlonchitis

Genus
Polystichum (pol-IS-tick-um)
Species
lonchitis (lon-KY-tiss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Crofton, Maryland

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

The name of this plant, when translated, means: Polystichum: from the Greek polys, "many," and stichos, "row," referring to the rows of ...Read More

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