Tassel Fern
Discover the Tassel Fern (*Polystichum polyblepharum*), an elegant evergreen fern native to Japan and South Korea. This award-winning plant brightens shaded areas with its shiny, dark green foliage, offering year-round color. Its new fronds unfurl in a unique, tassel-like fashion, adding charming visual interest. Ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders, the Tassel Fern is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in part to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil, making it a resilient and beautiful addition to any garden.
$14.15
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
4603
/ 4677
#4603 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Botanical Name
Polystichum polyblepharum
/ Polystichum polyblepharum
Who it's for
- Excellent Year-Round Foliage
- High Deer and Pest Resistance
- Deep Shade Performance
Who should skip it
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Specific Soil Moisture Needs
- Limited Hardiness Range
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Polystichum polyblepharum
Mature Height
24 inches tall
Mature Spread
24 inches wide
Light Requirements
Low Light, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist / Wet
Hardiness Zones
Zone 5 through Zone 8
Advantages
Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Habit
Clumping
Features
- Shiny, dark green evergreen foliage
- Unique tassel-like unfurling fronds
- Award-winning ornamental value
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Low maintenance and drought tolerant
- Tolerates heavy shade conditions
- Provides year-round color interest
What customers say
Customers highly value the Tassel Fern's established aesthetic, praising its glossy dark foliage and unique shuttlecock shape for shade gardens. Its hardiness and resilience in low light are frequently noted by successful growers. However, the initial value perception is often tempered by the small size of the starter plants received relative to the cost. Some shipments arrive stressed, requiring immediate attention. While the final, thriving fern is beautiful and shade tolerant, variability in initial plant quality and size prevents universal enthusiasm. Experienced gardeners who nurture the smaller stock are most satisfied with this reliable, striking addition.
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