species 110,125 observations

Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Serpentine Webworm Moth, Herpetogramma sphingealis 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Cottontail, Reticulated Net-winged Beetle 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Fire Heavy shade Rabbits Squirrels
Habit: Arching Clumping Erect
Plant type: Fern Perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.