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Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Perennial FernLady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina
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Light
Part – Full Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Rich, Loam
Size
2-3'
Foliage
Deciduous
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Erosion Control
Deep roots stabilize slopes & banks
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Did You Know?
The lacy, finely-divided fronds give this fern an exceptionally delicate, graceful appearance.
Deciduous — fronds emerge as tight fiddleheads in spring, unfurling in elegant spirals.
Wildlife Value
🐸
Amphibian Habitat
Dense fronds create cool, moist shelter for frogs, toads, and salamanders
🐦
Nesting Cover
Low fern thickets provide hiding spots for ground-nesting birds
Good Companions
🌿 Wild Ginger
🌸 Foam Flower
⭐ False Solomon's Seal
Planting Guide
- Plant in part to full shade in rich, moist, acidic soil
- Space 18–24″ apart; fronds arch gracefully to 2–3 feet
- Keep soil consistently moist; mulch with shredded leaves annually
Plant Details
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