Lady In Red Fern
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red'
Lacy, light green foliage is held on vividly-contrasting red-violet stems. Combine with bold-leaved plants in the shade or woodland garden such as Hostas and colored-leaved Heucheras. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um FI-liks FAY-mi-na |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 3 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 1924 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
History
A selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch.
Lacy, light green foliage is held on vividly-contrasting red-violet stems. Combine with bold-leaved plants in the shade or woodland garden such as Hostas and colored-leaved Heucheras. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
History
A selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um FI-liks FAY-mi-na |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 2 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 3 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 1924 |
