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Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum'
Also Known As
- Crested Lady Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum' plant details
Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum' is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Vernoniae Cristatum'
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: athyriaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: border plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 16"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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