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Buy Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

3a-9b

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $12

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 29 at Sebright Gardens

3.5" | $14

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 6 at Secret Garden Growers

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total.

30 at Gossler Farms

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' plant details

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 'Victoriae'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' is an unusual cultivar with criss-crossed pinnae forming a series of letter x’s on the frond. In addition the tip is crested forming drooping tassels of split tips. Deciduous.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This lady fern has beautiful crossed pinnae. This fern is a deciduous variety and is quite striking all spring and summer.

By: Gossler Farms

One of ?the most spectacular of all fern cultivars in its magnificent frond architecture? (J. Mickel): 2-4' arching fronds are formed of narrow pinnae (?leaves?) arranged in dramatic 3-dimensional criss-crosses. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Fabulously lacy fern, 18-24” high and wide, vigorous grower with somewhat fragile, deciduous fronds (avoid high wind areas and large dogs). Finely divided fronds have zig zag, fringed pinnae that create high texture! Easily grown in rich, well-drained soil with medium moisture in part to full shade. Will take sun with constant moisture; tolerates drier soil than many other ferns. Deer and critter resistant!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Dark, rosey pink flowers are attached to bubble gum scented foliage. Attracts hummingbirds and bees, but is deer and rabbit resistant. Heat and drought tolerant.

By: Noname Nursery

This is a beautiful variety of the Eastern U.S. native Lady Fern. The fronds take on an appearance unlike any other fern with their 'X' shape appearing when each leaflet alternates from facing forward to facing backwards. 'Victoriae' always draws a lot of attention in garden landscapes and is usually makes the 'Top Ten' list for most growers.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Zn 4. Easy growing, upright. Deciduous.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This lovely "Queen of the Ferns" is a standout in the garden or vase. The pinnae growth is displayed in an amazing criss cross formation, and at the end of each pinnae the fronds are crested. Watch the shadows this fern creates and be mesmerized. Grows 18-24" tall.

By: Avant Gardens

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' A most unusual and spectacular fern who's pinnae crisscross to form X's. No other fern does this. Grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'~ Upright, arching mound of medium green fronds whose narrow pinnae cross to form X’s & covered with crests at end of each tip; Stunning! Plant in afternoon to full shade in moist, well drained soil. Size: 18-24 inches. Zones 4 to 9, Deciduous.