Polystichum setiferum 'Rotundatum Cristatum'
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 | 12" to 14" / 30cm to 35cm |
| Spread | 16" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Prostrate, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |