Polystichum munitum, the western swordfern, [1] is an evergreen perennial fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns in forested areas.

Western Sword Fern, One of the most robust and reliable, this hardy native male fern offers superb texture with glossy, leathery, toothed, dark green foliage.

In the Landscape: Western Sword Fern is the most widespread and versatile of all our native ferns. Although at home in woodlands, it often adapts to drier, sunnier sites in landscapes. Its tall arching …

Jan 21, 2024 · Botanically known as Polystichum munitum, sword ferns are evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial plants with deep green fronds up to 4 feet long. The pinnately compound fronds …

Jul 26, 2021 · The sword fern (Polystichum munitum) plant is a lush, evergreen groundcover known for its bright green, sword-shaped fronds. You'll find the young fronds, or fiddleheads, appearing in early …

Sep 23, 2025 · This guide provides essential tips on how to grow sword fern, a North American native with a big garden presence.

The Western Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum) is an impressive and resilient evergreen fern. With its long, lance-shaped fronds in a deep, glossy green, it forms a majestic mound. Each frond resembles …

The sword fern is an evergreen or semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial in the polypody family (Polypodiaceae) native to western North America, from Alaska to Mexico.

Aug 30, 2024 · The sword fern (Polystichum munitum) is native to western America, growing from Alaska down to Mexico, and is sometimes known as the Western sword fern or California sword fern. …

Western sword fern (Polystichum munitum) is a large evergreen fern with dark green fronds that grow in a tight clump, spreading out radially from a round base. It grows up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide and …