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Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern is a widely adaptable, fast growing fern, perfect for planting on wooded slopes to help prevent erosion. Plant it in masses, or mixed with other woodland wildflowers and sedges in the shade garden. Best grown in rich, medium …

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Plants 4" Pots

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SKU

00912-04

Cultural Details
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture	Medium, Moist
Sun Exposure	Shade
Height	1' - 2'
Bloom Color	Green
Bloom Time	June, July, Aug
Spacing	1'
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Root Type	Rhizome
Benefits	Deer Resistant

Description

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a widely adaptable, fast growing fern, perfect for planting on wooded slopes to help prevent erosion. Plant it in masses, or mixed with other woodland wildflowers and sedges in the shade garden. Best grown in rich, medium moisture, it does tolerate dry soils better than many other ferns. A setting that is sheltered from wind will protect fronds from breaking. Divide clumps in spring every few years to reposition crowns at the soil level.

Botanical Synonyms

Athyrium angustum

Range Map

Present in state
Present in county and native
Present in county, but introduced
Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now locally extinct
State or county listed as noxious
Present in state, exotic

Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.

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Product Questions

Are ferns better planted in Spring or Fall?

Planting ferns in the spring is most common, but they can be planted at any time during the growing season, and that includes fall planting. If planted in spring, make sure to keep them consistently moist, but not over-watered, during their first season. A site that is protected from the wind also helps ferns establish quickly. If planted in the fall they should be installed in the ground at least 6 weeks before the ground freezes. This is important because it gives the newly planted ferns enough time to root-in before the ground freezes. Fall planted ferns may die-back quickly as they head into a dormant stage, but that does not mean they are dead. In the fall, new transplants typically take less water than in the spring, but still should have the soil moisture checked regularly to make sure it is not drying out completely. In fall you might want to use a marker/ or tag, in the soil to identify the place where you planted them.

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