Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Insect Attracting Plants Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit from a hard cut back in early to mid summer if it grows in a more sprawling habit than desired

Old flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake

it was rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden

upright steel blue stems to 22"

Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Insect Attracting Plants Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefitPolystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' is an easy to grow selection of soft shield fern with very dissected foliage, producing a delicately lacy appearance. The semi evergreen foliage on this 18" tall x 30" wide clumper remains looking good until spring. The arching growth habit makes a mass planting in the woodland look truly spectacular! All Polystichum setiferum cultivars will grow much larger in the Pacific Northwest than in the hot, humid Southeast