Athyrium otophorum var. okanum

Also Known As

Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum'
Okanum Eared Lady Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Athyrium otophorum var. okanum plant details

Athyrium otophorum var. okanum is a deciduous fern with blue, chartreuse, gold and 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium otophorum var. okanum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium otophorum var. okanum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’ features glossy, light green fronds on dark red stems. Adds an elegant texture to shady garden areas. New foliage emerges burgundy, then unfolds to a gold-green color. Deciduous. Deer resistant. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Auriculate Lady Fern is excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Perhaps my favourite fern: the triangular fronds have red stems (stipes) and emerge with tightly furled, red-flushed foliage which turns to pale yellow-green (almost gold) and eventually to light green. An outstanding specimen plant for the front of the shade border or the woodland garden.