Fern
Lady in Red Fern
Athyrium felix-forma
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Type:
Perennials,Groundcovers
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Height:
Medium 2-3' (Plant 2' apart)
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Bloom Time:
Not Applicable
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Sun-Shade:
Mostly Sunny to Full Shade
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Zones:
3-8
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic, Sandy, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Not Applicable /
Not Applicable
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Lush segments of lacy light green foliage radiate from a deep red stem on the Lady Fern. Avoid fertilizing with nitrogen to obtain the red stem color. Beautiful mainstay to the shade garden when accompanied with Brunneras and Hostas. Clump forming.
Features to Note:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Dry Shade Tolerant
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Groundcovers
- Deer Resistant
- For a shady spot
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Ferns are perfect for the shade garden. Lacy fronds soften the texture of other go-to shade classics like Hosta, Astilbe and Tiarella. Always welcome in a naturalized setting, Ferns like a loamy soil with lots of leaf mold. Most are fine with acidity making them perfect near evergreens.
Plant Care:
Prefers a moist, humus-rich soil. Allow foliage to remain over the winter to create a natural mulch. Clip off dead and damaged fronds in the spring. Rarely requires division, but if desired can be divided in spring or fall once large enough to have two or more crowns.
