Lady Fern is a graceful, shade loving perennial that brings soft texture and movement to garden beds and woodland settings. Arching green fronds create a light, airy appearance that works beautifully as a backdrop for flowering shade plants or as a calming ground layer on its own. Easy to grow and dependable, this fern thrives in moist soils and adds a timeless, natural look to shaded landscapes.
Plant Details:
Botanical name: Athyrium filix-femina
Common name: Lady Fern
Foliage color: Green
Mature size: About 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide
Growth habit: Dense, arching, cascading
Sun exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Hardiness zone: 2
Water needs: Average to high; prefers moist to wet, well-drained soil
Deer resistant
Suitable for mass planting, border edging, groundcover, woodland gardens, and general garden use
Plant type: Fern