Hard Shield Fern (Polystichum Aculeatum) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Polystichum aculeatum, known as the hard shield-fern, is an evergreen fern native to Europe, particularly abundant in upland regions of the British Isles and western Europe.