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    Also Known As

    • Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissima'
    • Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissima'
    • Dwarf Lady Fern
    • Petite Lady Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    1 gallon | $25

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    Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum' plant details

    Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum' is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 'Minutissimum'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: athyriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum'

    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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small deciduous fern. Plants will get 6” tall and form beautiful clumps of soft green fronds all summer. In fall, the foliage turns pretty yellow.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A miniature 'lady', perfect in all details and proportions; growing to only 6" in shade (3" in sun), it's perfect for container or small pool. S-PSh

    By: Forestfarm

    Athyrium filix-femina ‘Minutissima’ is a dwarf selection of Lady Fern scaled down for smaller spaces. This hardy, decidious fern displays soft, lacey fronds. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Thick, compact mound of light green fronds w/ many pinnae. Produces new fronds throughout the growing season. Very cute! Plant in partial sun to full shade in moist, well drained soil. Height: 6

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum' plant

    How to Grow Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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