Kimberley Queen™ Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern

‘Kimberley Queen’ is an upright Australian sword fern with narrow, arching green fronds and a neat, bushy habit. The [Proven Winners selection profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/nephrolepis/kimberley-queen-australian-sword-fern-queen-fern-nephrolepis-obliterata) lists mature height and spread of 2–3 feet and identifies it as suitable for both containers and in-ground planting. ## Garden Use Use this selection as a foliage anchor in a shaded patio container, hanging basket, or warm-climate garden bed. Its upright fronds provide a full, textured look, and it also adapts well to an indoor position with bright, indirect light. Proven Winners lists it for USDA zones 9a–11b and notes resistance to deer and rabbits. ## Growing Conditions Provide part shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. The selection prefers average watering outdoors; container plants should remain consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. Indoors, higher humidity helps the fronds stay in good condition. ## Maintenance Water deeply after planting in the ground and check containers often so the mix does not dry out. Remove damaged fronds as needed. Indoors, place the fern near a bright window out of direct sun and avoid leaving its roots in saturated soil.