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Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This clumping, deciduous fern spreads slowly by rhizomes. Native to California and much of the U.S., it bears tall, lacy fronds to 6' in moist forest situations. It should be grown in part shade to shade with average to heavy watering. This is a frost hardy plant. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.