Sword Fern seasonal highlights — a year in review

I've been growing Sword Fern for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. full lush canopy through summer was the clear high point — everything you're told about Sword Fern at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in every season, which I hadn't expected.

exceptional ability to thrive in deep shade is consistent throughout the year, which is one of its real strengths. I've settled on a fern wall or vertical garden in a shaded courtyard as the ideal position. removing dead fronds cleanly at the base in spring was the lesson I took into next year. scale insects on the undersides of fronds is the only thing that interrupted the enjoyment. Otherwise: excellent.