Scientific Name:
Polystichum munitumProduct Details:
Nephrolepis auriculata 'Sword Fern'- Sword Fern is a large evergreen fern, growing to almost 4 feet in height. The leaves are lance shaped and erect to arching with alternating leaflets. Sword Fern actually becomes quite drought tolerant, which is why it is quite popular for yards. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium soils. It can grow in full shade or semi-shade. It requires dry or moist soil.
Peak Period: Middle Devonian (410 to 360 million years ago) In their prehistoric heyday, ferns dominated landscapes. Many evolved into modern plants, and more than 12,000 species thrive today. From big tree ferns to tiny, wispy strains, they reproduce from spores found beneath their fronds, or leaves.