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Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace'

Also Known As

  • Lady in Lace Lady fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-14"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace' plant details

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace' 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 14 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace' looks like a fern crossed with parsley. It forms a dwarf mound of highly crinkled, mid green foliage. Easy to grow and a great textural filler for shady containers or the front of the shaded border. Deciduous.
Parsley like, frilly fronds. Plant in low sun to full shade in moist, well drained soil. Zones 4-9. Size: 12". Deciduous.
Looking much like prehistoric parsley, this fun and fantastic fern is easier than it looks. Not finicky about much, this is truly a classy lady. Easy in the garden and a great fluffy filler in shady pots. Distinctive and deciduous it joins its cousin 'Dre's Dagger' as a unique addition to your customer's garden.

Gardening facts about Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace' plant

How to Grow Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Lace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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