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

From mid-summer through October (NC)

The foliage can burn in full sun

Old flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake

'Hortensis' is one of those plants that is indispensable not because it is a showstopper but because it is in bloom most months of the frost free growing season (mid spring through summer into mid fall here in zone 7 NC)

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