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Western Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern
In stock · from $14.99
One of the most robust and reliable, this hardy native male fern offers superb texture with glossy, leathery, toothed foliage. Vigorous clumps are formed of many long fronds; up to four feet long in cool, shady sites. Keeps up appearances even in warm, arid climates, though plants are more compact.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Western Sword Fern get?
About 36"+ tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Western Sword Fern need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Western Sword Fern need?
Moderate water use.
Will Western Sword Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Western Sword Fern in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Western Sword Fern wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.