Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Insect Attracting Plants 'Hortensis' is one of those

'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)

Old flower stalks are best removed for appearance sake

although these have no impact on the growth of health of the plant

upright steel blue stems to 22"

Polystichum setiferum Divisilobum Insect Attracting Plants 'Hortensis' is one of thosePolystichum 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