Polystichum makinoi Lantana although it slows dramatically in

although it slows dramatically in the heat of summer

The tidy-minded gardener can cut it to ground as soon as he feels a need to do so once it is done blooming

truly one of the most unique colors ever in the winter-flowering

remove all the foliage at any other time during the growing season since it will most likely kill your plant

A clump should be able to be divided in 3-5 years of good garden conditions

Polystichum makinoi Lantana although it slows dramatically inPolystichum makinoi is one of those ferns that truly has it all. Okay it doesn't have petunia like flowers or gardenia like fragrance, but geez it's a fern. What Polystichum makinoi does have is deer resistance, an elegant beauty, and an ability to thrive in shade. Native to forested mountains in China and surrounding countries, Polystichum makinoi forms a vigorous, easy to grow, 2' tall x 2' wide, dark green, lacy, evergreen clump. The late Dr. John