Ferns Add Cool Tranquility to the Shade A Variety of Colors, Shapes and Sizes!
Versatile and carefree. Fills shady, moist
areas where other plants fail. Lacy fronds up to 30" long and
12-24" wide. Superb for cutting. #1 field-grown plants. Athyrium filix-femina
Zones: 2-9 Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade Deer tend to avoid.
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Product Details
Botanical Name: Athyrium filix-femina
Form: Herbaceous perennial
Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 24 - 36"
Spread: 12 - 24"
Spacing: 12 - 24"
Hardiness Zone: Zones 2 - 9.
Foliage Type: Finely cut graceful fronds.
Flower Form: n/a
Flower Color: n/a
Flowering Date: n/a
Planting Requirements: Shade or filtered light with high humidity is ideal.
Soil Requirements: Acid, humus enriched moisture retentive soil. Should not be allowed to dry out.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Unique Characteristics: A beautiful, elegant fern that performs gracefully in shady gardens or woodland settings. Plant several for a groundcover effect in a shaded area. Cut a frond or two to add to cutflower arrangements for a lovely green background.
Pruning: None necessary.
Additional Information: Best to give a light mulch to conserve moisture and protect surface roots.