athyrium-filix-femina-common-ladyfern
athyrium-filix-femina-common-ladyfern
athyrium-filix-femina-common-ladyfern
athyrium-filix-femina-common-ladyfern

Common Lady Fern

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  • Athyrium filix-femina
  • North American Native
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Elegant, lacy fronds stand upright in a circular shuttlecock formation, offering a classic, fine-textured look. This deciduous fern is vigorous and dependable, filling space quickly in moist, shady locations.

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Size at Maturity

Height 24"- 36" Spread 12"- 18"

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Part shade to full shade - less than 6 hours direct sunlight per day

Host Plant For

Host to various fern-feeding moths

Native Range

Native to every state in the US (including AK) except HI

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Wet Soil

Seasons of Interest

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in spring or fall in moist, humus-rich, well-drained to consistently moist soil. Space 18–24 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

Care Tips

Water consistently and generously- this fern prefers reliably moist conditions and will decline if allowed to dry out repeatedly. Remove old or tattered fronds in early spring before new fiddleheads emerge. Divide clumps every 4–5 years in spring if they become crowded or the center dies out. No fertilization is generally needed in organically enriched soil. Essentially pest-free.

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