Log in Start trial

Korean Rock Fern

Polystichum tsus-simense

Design with this plant

Overview

The Korean Rock Fern, Polystichum tsus-simense, is an evergreen with arching, dark green fronds reaching up to 1-1.5 feet long. This shade-loving fern thrives in USDA zones 5-8, favoring well-drained, humus-rich soil. Its compact size and resistance to deer make it ideal for shady rock gardens, woodland settings, or borders. Adds textured ground cover, requiring minimal maintenance. Space plants approximately 18 inches apart to ensure full growth potential.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–9Type FernClimate Temperate

Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsus-simense) — it is an excellent choice for north-facing gardens

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (27)

Korean Rock Fern (Polystichum tsus-simense) — is an evergreen with arching; its compact size and resistance to deer make it ideal for shady rock gardens

Polystichum tsus-simense

Polystichum tsus-simense

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Related plants

Alaska Fern (Polystichum Setiferum) — This species is renowned for its lush; the Alaska Fern is low maintenance

Fern

Alaska Fern

Polystichum Setiferum

Deep ShadeUSDA 6–8

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; it is generally pest and disease-resistant

Fern

Alpine Water Fern

Blechnum Penna-Marina

Deep ShadeUSDA 7–10

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) — It is also commonly called the Japanese Shield Fern due to its robust nature and, image 32

Fern

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

ShadeUSDA 4–10

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium Nidus) — resembling a bird's nest - hence the name; which is a key identifying feature, image 82

Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium Nidus

HalfUSDA 10–11

Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium Aureum) — evergreen fern boasting glaucous; tropical fern that brings a touch of serene beauty to garden spaces with its unique

Fern

Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium Aureum

Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance') — The Brilliance Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance') is a vibrant, shade-loving

Fern

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Dryopteris Erythrosora 'Brilliance'