Polystichum x dycei | Dyce's Holly Fern
DESCRIPTION
Polystichum × dycei is an evergreen fern celebrated for its robust, arching fronds. The glossy, dark green fronds are bipinnate and lance-shaped, contributing to a lush, symmetrical appearance in shaded garden areas. Unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have a blooming season; instead, their ornamental value lies in their foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the year.
Named in honor of British fern enthusiast James Wood Dyce, it has become a favored choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders, offering year-round interest and texture. Notably, Polystichum × dycei produces bulbils at the tips of its fronds, allowing for easy propagation and the formation of new plants when the bulbils come into contact with soil.
DESCRIPTION
Polystichum × dycei is an evergreen fern celebrated for its robust, arching fronds. The glossy, dark green fronds are bipinnate and lance-shaped, contributing to a lush, symmetrical appearance in shaded garden areas. Unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have a blooming season; instead, their ornamental value lies in their foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the year.
Named in honor of British fern enthusiast James Wood Dyce, it has become a favored choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders, offering year-round interest and texture. Notably, Polystichum × dycei produces bulbils at the tips of its fronds, allowing for easy propagation and the formation of new plants when the bulbils come into contact with soil.
DESCRIPTION
Polystichum × dycei is an evergreen fern celebrated for its robust, arching fronds. The glossy, dark green fronds are bipinnate and lance-shaped, contributing to a lush, symmetrical appearance in shaded garden areas. Unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have a blooming season; instead, their ornamental value lies in their foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the year.
Named in honor of British fern enthusiast James Wood Dyce, it has become a favored choice for woodland gardens and shaded borders, offering year-round interest and texture. Notably, Polystichum × dycei produces bulbils at the tips of its fronds, allowing for easy propagation and the formation of new plants when the bulbils come into contact with soil.
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Family: Dryopteridaceae
Height: 1.5 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Glossy dark green, evergreen
Flower color: Non-flowering
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low; remove old fronds as needed; can propagate via bulbils that form at frond tips
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Deer-resistant; not specifically known to attract wildlife
