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northern lady fern

northern lady fern

Athyrium angustum

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 8b

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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
1.5–2.5β€² tall Γ— 1–1.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Athyriaceae

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

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with