Polystichum tsus-simense / KOREAN ROCK FERN
Polystichum tsus-simense, commonly known as Korean Rock Fern, is a compact and resilient evergreen fern that thrives in rock gardens, woodland settings, and shady borders. It features narrow, finely divided, dark green fronds that form a dense, vase-like clump, creating a soft yet structured texture in the landscape. The fern’s growth habit is relatively low, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or as an accent plant in shaded areas. Korean Rock Fern is particularly hardy and adaptable, tolerating a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained and moist. With its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in both shaded and rock-filled environments, Polystichum tsus-simense is an attractive and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 10-14"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Polystichum tsus-simense, commonly known as Korean Rock Fern, is a compact and resilient evergreen fern that thrives in rock gardens, woodland settings, and shady borders. It features narrow, finely divided, dark green fronds that form a dense, vase-like clump, creating a soft yet structured texture in the landscape. The fern’s growth habit is relatively low, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or as an accent plant in shaded areas. Korean Rock Fern is particularly hardy and adaptable, tolerating a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained and moist. With its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in both shaded and rock-filled environments, Polystichum tsus-simense is an attractive and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 10-14"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Polystichum tsus-simense, commonly known as Korean Rock Fern, is a compact and resilient evergreen fern that thrives in rock gardens, woodland settings, and shady borders. It features narrow, finely divided, dark green fronds that form a dense, vase-like clump, creating a soft yet structured texture in the landscape. The fern’s growth habit is relatively low, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or as an accent plant in shaded areas. Korean Rock Fern is particularly hardy and adaptable, tolerating a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained and moist. With its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in both shaded and rock-filled environments, Polystichum tsus-simense is an attractive and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 10-14"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
