Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

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Common Name:

Lady Fern

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Description

A. filix-femina is native to much of North America. It can grow to heights of 4 feet or tall, and 2 to 3 feet wide. It is narrow at the bottom, but spreads at the top (vertical effect).

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Growth

Takes full sun or partial shade. Plant subjected to full sun need constantly wet soil. Some species can produce fronds that get 4 ft. and taller. Does best in high humidity.

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Planting

As soon as ripe, sow spores at 70F (21C) for tender species; for hardy species, sow at 59-61F (15-16C). In early spring, divide and repot clumps of rhizomes.

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Pest

Rust.

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Interesting facts

The sori, which contain the spores of the popular Athyrium, are long and J-shaped, overlapping adjacent veins on the undersides of the fronds.

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular to ample water. Does best with moist, fertile, neutral to acidic soil. Make sure to enrich soil with leaf mold or compost. During the growing season, water freely; sparingly in winter.