	height	1–3ft
	width	2–3ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Deer , Fog, Pots, Neglect, Wind
	water needs	Moderate
	water info	Prefers cooler, moist forest areas in habitat but can survive periods of drought once established in coastal zones.
	hardy to	-10F
	exposure	Full Shade – Part Shade
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	Acid 1/2 Strength
	origin	W USA & Guadalupe Island, Mexico
	california native	Yes
	sunset zones	2–9, 14–17, 20–24

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Can be slow to establish and expand in cutlivation but tough and durable.

If foliage looks tired, cut it back in early spring as new fronds unfurl en masse.

Best in soils with plenty of mulch and humus.

Polystichum munitum