Athyrium filix-femina |
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Lady Fern |
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
Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, 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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Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.