Lady In Red Fern

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'

Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um FY-liks FAY-mee-nuh
SKU #01924
2-8

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With finely textured light green foliage held on vividly contrasting red-violet stems, Lady in Red typically grows slightly smaller than other varieties. Combine with bold-leaved plants in the shade or woodland garden such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Reaches 3 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 3 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8

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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates drier soils once established, but best with consistent moisture. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years.
HistoryCommon Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a widely found species found in rich moist woodlands, thickets, ravines and meadows throughout Europe, Asia and North America. This selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum) was discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch.
Details
Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates drier soils once established, but best with consistent moisture. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years.
History
HistoryCommon Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a widely found species found in rich moist woodlands, thickets, ravines and meadows throughout Europe, Asia and North America. This selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum) was discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch.

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