Landscape Notes: Lady in Red Fern, Athyrium filix-femina, has a light green foliage that gives a fine textured appearance. This foliage is supported bu these striking red violet stems for standout interest. Great for woodland landscapes!
Exposure/Culture: Lady in Red Fern, Athyrium filix-femina, grows best in shady areas. Prefers well drained, moist, organic rich soils like those found in naturalized settings in woodlands. Pruning should be done in early spring to remove dead and damaged fronds.
Other Notes: Lady in Red Fern, Athyrium filix-femina, works well when paired with broadleaf perennials such as Heuchera, Astilbe, and Hosta. It can be divided once there are more than three crowns present. This fern is deer and rabbit resistant.
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| Genus |
Athyrium |
| Species |
filix-femina |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Mature Height |
2 to 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
2 to 3 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
2-8 |
| Mature Form |
Spreading |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Flower Color |
N/A |
| Fall Color |
Green |
| Bloom Period |
N/A |
