Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum (Lady in Red Fern)
Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' - Lady in Red Fern from Iron Creek Nursery

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Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'

Lady in Red Fern

Plant Type: Fern

'Lady in Red' has many of the same attributes as 'Lady Fern' and also boasts striking red stems that stand out against its classic green foliage. It is also very low maintenance is is easy to care for as long as it has consistently moist soil.  Its dramatic stems make it an ideal candidate for a prominent place in shady beds and borders, woodland plantings, and also for use in containers. 

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

Mature Height:

24-30 in

Mature Spread:

18-24 in

Zone:

3-8

Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' Characteristics & Attributes:

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