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Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina

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Overview

The Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a deciduous perennial with delicate, lacy fronds that unfurl to reveal a fresh, pale green in spring. Thriving in zones 4-8, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 1.5-2.5 feet. This fern prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds texture and is tolerant of cold temperatures but requires protection from strong winds.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — lacy fronds that unfurl to reveal a fresh

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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Photos (129)

Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — bright green fronds emerge in spring; remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new growth, image 96
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — bringing lightness to shaded areas.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; ideal for woodland, image 97
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — the Lady Fern prefers moist; feathery texture in the landscape, image 98
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter and is best suited to partial to full shade; remove old fronds in, image 99
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — mimicking its natural forest floor habitat; ideal for woodland gardens, image 100
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — clumping habit makes it an excellent option for borders and understory plantings; feathery texture in the, image 101
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new growth, image 102
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will help maintain its lush appearance; ideal for woodland gardens, image 103
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — This fern is known for its lacy; feathery texture in the landscape, image 113
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — fern for half or shade; remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new growth, image 105
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — lacy fronds that unfurl to reveal a fresh; ideal for woodland gardens, image 106
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — Thriving in zones 4-8, it reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 1.5-2.5 feet; feathery texture in the, image 107
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — This fern prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil; remove old fronds in early spring to make, image 108
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — Ideal for woodland gardens, image 109
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — it adds texture and is tolerant of cold temperatures but requires protection from strong winds; feathery, image 110
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — scientifically referred to as Athyrium filix-femina; remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new, image 111
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — is an elegant and versatile perennial fern widely cherished in woodland garden settings; ideal for woodland, image 112
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — delicate fronds that can reach lengths of 2 to 5 feet; remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new, image 114
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter and is best suited to partial to full shade; remove old fronds in, image 120
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — with a spread approximately half its height; ideal for woodland gardens, image 115
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — feathery texture in the landscape, image 116
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — bright green fronds emerge in spring; remove old fronds in early spring to make way for new growth, image 117
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — bringing lightness to shaded areas.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; ideal for woodland, image 118
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina) — the Lady Fern prefers moist; feathery texture in the landscape, image 119

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