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Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

Plant Type: Fern

'Lady Fern' has a classic appearance with delicate bright green fronds that form full clumps. It is a low maintenance plant that thrives in partial to full shade and moist soils, although it is generally more tolerant of drier soils than other ferns. It is a perfect choice for shade and woodland gardens, shady beds and borders, and rock gardens or walls.

Size Future Qty Future Date
#1
#2
4" Pot 144 03/01/2026

Mature Height:

18-30 in

Mature Spread:

18-24 in

Zone:

3-8

Athyrium filix-femina Characteristics & Attributes:

Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Container
Container
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Full Shade
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Shade Gardens
Woodland Edge
Woodland Garden
Border or Bed
Groupings
Moist Areas
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Soil Moisture
Moist