Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
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
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
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.