Feriga de gradina - Polystichum tsus-simense (Korean rock fern)

Polystichum tsus-simense, often known as Korean fern or stone fern, is a perennial plant with very good resistance to low temperatures.

Appearance: It has evergreen, lance-shaped leaves with a feather-like structure, growing in an arched form. The leaves are dark green and have a slightly glossy texture.

Size: It is a small to medium-sized fern, usually growing between 30 and 60 cm in height.

Habitat: It prefers partially shaded or fully shaded areas. It is often found in nature on rocks or in deciduous forests.

Cold resistance: Polystichum tsus-simense is frost-hardy, able to withstand conditions in USDA zones 5-8. This means the plant can tolerate temperatures down to -28.9°C, making it suitable for regions with cold winters.

Soil: This fern prefers well-drained but moist soils, with a slightly acidic to neutral nature.

Polystichum tsus-simense is valued for its elegant shape and its ability to grow in shaded areas, making it ideal for undergrowth or as planting in the ground layer of a forest or woodland garden.

Height including pot: approx. 35 cm

Pot diameter: 12 cm