{"product_id":"polystichum-munitum-western-swordfern","title":"Polystichum munitum 'Western Sword Fern'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolystichum munitum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Western Sword Fern'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Sword Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen perennial fern native to Western North America and the most abundant of ferns in forested areas.  The Western Sword Fern grows at a moderate rate in an upright fountain form.  Its dark green fronds up to 6 feet long grow in a tight clump and spread out radially from its round base.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen semi-deciduous perennial fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Partial shade, deep shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e: Grows 2 - 6 ft tall; 2 -5 ft wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e: Tolerates a variety of soils as long as they retain moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e: Moderately drought tolerant but does best with a weekly deep watering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom\u003c\/b\u003e: None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Deer and rabbit resistant.  Host to at least 3 butterflies and moths.  Trim out dead fronds to keep this fern looking its best.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses\u003c\/b\u003e: Containers, woodland garden, lawn alternative.                                                        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlene McGowen              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","offers":[{"title":"Deep 4\"","offer_id":50240176357693,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":50240176390461,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0382\/9058\/7693\/files\/SFern_7419.jpg?v=1745344766","url":"https:\/\/uc-master-gardeners-of-monterey-bay-plant-sales.myshopify.com\/products\/polystichum-munitum-western-swordfern","provider":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}