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Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
Also known as:
- Tatting Fern
- Lady Fern
Plant Type
fern
Zones
4a-8b
Size
H:12"-18"
W:16"-24"
Growing Conditions
Soil Needs:
well-drained, rich
Water Needs:
even moisture, high, dry when dormant
Sun Exposure:
part sun, light/bright shade, part shade
Features
Foliage:
deciduous
Wildlife:
deer resistant
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Photo of:
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
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This selection of deciduous deer-resistant lady fern from Europe is one of the most unique ferns available today. Found in 1857 in Ireland in the garden of a Mrs. Frizell, the tatting fern is known to most avid gardeners. The narrow fronds, to less than 1" wide, are clothed up both sides with fuzzy green, ear-like projections. I know this sounds really bizarre, but even normal folks are attracted to this unusual fern...a great 1' tall x 18" wide specimen plant for a special spot in the woodland!
Dwarf, deciduous fern with rounded, ball-like pinnae attached to the midrib of the frond somewhat like a string of beads.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'One of the most unique ferns available. This is a deciduous lady fern from Europe. Grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches.
One of the most unique ferns with narrow fronds 12-18 inches long with pinnae reduced to beadlike balls. Plant in low sun to full shade. 12-18 inches tall. Zones 4 to 8. Deciduous.
Beautiful oddity. Bead-like fronds.
Small frilly segments lining stems, resemble the loops and knots of tatting lace. In 1850, Irishwoman Mrs. Frizzle found this fern growing between 2 boulders on her farm. Was Mrs. Frizzle a tatter? We probably will never know...
The pinnae are reduced to rounded structures, giving the fronds the appearance of a necklace.
An unique and striking fern with narrow fronds, only 1" wide and oddly bumpy along the sides as if beaded or ... tatted. Found originally in the Irish garden of Mrs. Frizell and loved for it quirkiness ever since. To only 1 ft tall x 2 ft wide and deciduous, coming back slowly in spring. Best in bright shade or shade where soil is rich. Requires summer water. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3 and said to be deer resistant.
Perfect for you all lace-makers out there as the very narrow fronds resemble tatted lace. I have to say I don't know anyone who tats lace anymore. Tattoos yes but lace, no. Delicate and intricate texture with 12"-18" long fronds. Deciduous, moist & bright shade.
Deciduous fern with a curious, beguiling zig-zag foliage on arching stems that gives a pleasing texture especially when seen as the sum of its parts. 16" tall and wide.
One of the most interesting ferns available, this newly introduced, very hardy deciduous clumping fern was originally found in 1857 in the Irish garden of Mrs. Frizell. Narrow fronds, 12-18" long with pinnae that are shaped like man-made beads on long stems. Certain to attract the attention of your garden's admirers.
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Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
At H. Hansen Gdn, MN. Used with permission, all rights reserved
Photo of:
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
Used with permission, all rights reserved
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Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-Cristatum'
Plant Type
fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
H:18"-30"
W:18"-30"
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace'
Plant Type
fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
H:12"
W:14"
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