dyce's holly fern
Polystichum dycei
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Notes
Dyce's holly fern (Polystichum dycei) is a fern. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches wide. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It never flowers, so its leafy fronds add texture to a shady spot.
Pairs well with Bergenia, Evergold sedge, and Persian violet.
Native range
Central America, South America, and Panamá.