Botanical Name: Athyrium filix-femina Add
Common Name: Lady Fern  
Plant photo of: Athyrium filix-femina
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Fern

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Wetlands, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
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  • Description

  • Notes

This clumping, deciduous fern spreads slowly by rhizomes. Native to CA and much of the U.S., it bears up to 6' tall, lacy fronds in moist forest situations. It should be grown in part shade to shade with average to heavy watering. This is a frost hardy plant.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.