Plant Library

Fern Lady

Common Name: Fern Lady

Botanical Name: Fern, Athyrium

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Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Shade to Part Sun

Mature Height: 24-30"

Mature Width: 24-30"

Notes: Lady Fern is a classic fern for any shady garden. They will spread slowly by underground rhizomes. The deeply-cut, light green fronds pair nicely with Wild Ginger or Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Rabbit and deer resistant. Will tolerate drier soils than most ferns,. Lady Fern is also tolerant of full sun if the site can be kept moist.