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Fern: Evergreen, clumping habit. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Good for woodlands, beds, along house walls, ground cover, borders, containers and for cut foliage. Shiny dark green leathery foliage with toothed edges. Native from AK to MT & CA. Height: 2-6 feet. Exposure: shade (coastal sun is okay). Water: moist. Bog tolerant. USDA Z3-9.
Category: Ferns
Common Name: Western Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern
Zone: Z 3
Size: 1G
Height: 2-6'
Foliage Color: dark green leathery
Water: wet
Exposure: shade
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Attributes: California native
deer resistant
gopher resistant

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