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lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A delicate deciduous fern with finely divided, lacy fronds that emerge in spring and provide soft texture to shaded woodland gardens. Prefers consistently moist soil and dappled light.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation