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    • Photo of Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum' plant

    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

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    Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

    aka Athyrium felix-femina 'Victoria Short Fern', Fern, Lady Fern, Victorian Lady Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' foliage by Red Panda Nursery
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    Athyrium 'Ghost'

    aka Athyrium x 'Ghost', Ghost Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Athyrium 'Ghost' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Athyrium otophorum

    aka Athyrium otophorum 'Auriculate Lady Fern', Eared Lady Fern, Lady Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Athyrium otophorum foliage by plant lust
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    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum Pictum Group

    aka Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, Japanese Painted Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' foliage by Fantastic Plants
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    Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

    aka Lady Fern, Tatting Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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