Handsome crowns of feathery fronds are typical of this genus. Delicate and lacy with arching fronds and dark red stems at maturity. Strong-growing and dependable, lady ferns are great garden plants. Tough and easy to grow, this beauty is the right choice for perennial borders and woodlands alike. A breathtaking flush of new fronds appears in the spring, with new leaves appearing throughout the season for a continuously fresh look. Found in swamps, thickets and damp woods.
Larval Host for the
1-3'
1-2.5'
SIZE
SOIL
Medium, Moist, Rich
LIGHT
Part Shade, Shade
BENEFITS
Birds, Toads
NOTES
Great selection for a shady area of the landscape in need of a small but easy-to-grow fern. Dislikes clay soil.
CHARACTERISTICS
Tolerates Rabbits, Tolerates Dense Shade, Tolerates Wet
Non-Flowering
Fern
This
flowers in
Southern Lady Fern
Athyrium asplenioides
DETAIL VIEW
DESCRIPTION
Handsome crowns of feathery fronds are typical of this genus. Delicate and lacy with arching fronds and dark red stems at maturity. Strong-growing and dependable, lady ferns are great garden plants. Tough and easy to grow, this beauty is the right choice for perennial borders and woodlands alike. A breathtaking flush of new fronds appears in the spring, with new leaves appearing throughout the season for a continuously fresh look. Found in swamps, thickets and damp woods.