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northern lady fern

northern lady fern

Athyrium angustum

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A delicate deciduous fern with finely-textured, narrowly-lanceolate fronds that add elegant texture to shaded woodland gardens. It thrives in consistently moist soil and prefers cool, humid conditions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division