Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosomultilobum'
English Hedge Fern, Soft Shield Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae Dryopterida
| Type | Fern |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden |
| Height | 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm |
| Spread | 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Prostrate, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |