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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

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
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.
Athyrium felix femina 'Minutissima' is a 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.
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

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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