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Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

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.

 

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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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

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Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.