Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger'

Also Known As

Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-Cristatum'
Cruciato-cristatum Dres Dagger Crested lady fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger' plant details

Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger' is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eye-catching!, the thin deep-green pinnules of this 18" fern are criss-crossed and terminate with a crest that grows through the season; developed by Angelo Randaci (syn: A. 'Cruciato-cristatum). PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

The fronds have filmy leaflets that cross each other to form an unusual texture in the garden.

By: Gossler Farms

Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger' is a highly textured and compact version of the lady fern with uniquely criss-crossed, backward-facing pinnae on fronds that terminate in a small, crested, forked tip. The apple green foliage contrasts nicely with the red petioles. Grow in rich soils in shade to morning sun. Herbaceous. Likely a sport of 'Victoriae'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Athyrium felix-femina Dre's Dagger, also known as 'Crucio Cristata' is a fascinating form of Lady's Fern. She has a compact habit, only reaching 18" in height, with light green crested fronds. The pinnae on each frond create the most interesting criss cross branching pattern. Keep Ladyferns happy in moist fertile well drained soil. Excellent and unusual as a cut green, and lovely in the shade garden.

By: Avant Gardens

Athyrium filix-femina cruciato cristatum 'Dre's Dagger'~ Upright, arching mound of medium green fronds whose narrow pinnae cross to form X’s & covered with crests at end of each tip; Stunning! Plant in low sun to full shade in moist, well drained soil. Size: 18-24 inches. Zones 4 to 9, Deciduous.

By: Sebright Gardens

A more compact form of the sought after Victoria fern. The slim, deep green fronds are unusually crisscrossed and come to a narrow point that terminates with a small crest that grows through the season. It brings elegance to any shaded or morning sun location in rich soils. High contrast red petioles complete this masterpiece.