Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps'

Also Known As

Rotstiel Grand Crested Lady Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"-45"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps' plant details

Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps' 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 45 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Athyrium filix femina 'Rotstiel Grandiceps' is an attractive variety of the Lady Fern diplaying reddish stems and heavily crested fronds on mature plants. Very easy to grow, deer resistant and striking fern. 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

Broad, medium green fronds covered with fingered crests at end of each tip. Plant in low sun to full shade in moist, well drained soil. 18-45 inches tall. Zones 4 to 8. Deciduous.