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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
Often found near streams and ponds, Lady Fern is a large clustered fern that can reach 3 ft in favorable conditions. The ‘Lady in Red’ cultivar sports bright red stems and light green bipinnate fronds with finely-toothed leaflets, which give it a light, lacy appearance. Perfect for the back of the shade and woodland border, it prefers rich and moist soil, though it tolerates drier conditions than most other ferns. Every few years it can be easily divided in the spring, once the crown has grown above soil level. Lady Fern is not affected by serious pests or diseases, but is not deer resistant.
Height: 18 - 30”
Spread: 1.5 - 2.5’
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light: Part shade, shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Yarrow, Solidago cassia, bee balm, coastal Joe Pye weed
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
Often found near streams and ponds, Lady Fern is a large clustered fern that can reach 3 ft in favorable conditions. The ‘Lady in Red’ cultivar sports bright red stems and light green bipinnate fronds with finely-toothed leaflets, which give it a light, lacy appearance. Perfect for the back of the shade and woodland border, it prefers rich and moist soil, though it tolerates drier conditions than most other ferns. Every few years it can be easily divided in the spring, once the crown has grown above soil level. Lady Fern is not affected by serious pests or diseases, but is not deer resistant.
Height: 18 - 30”
Spread: 1.5 - 2.5’
Pot size: 3 qt.
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Light: Part shade, shade
Moisture: Average
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Yarrow, Solidago cassia, bee balm, coastal Joe Pye weed
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes