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Lady In Red Fern
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um FY-liks FAY-mee-nuh
SKU #01924
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 ft. tall, slowly spreading to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | With finely textured light green foliage held on vividly contrasting red-violet stems, Lady in Red typically grows slightly smaller than other varieties. Combine with bold-leaved plants in the shade or woodland garden such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates drier soils once established, but best with consistent moisture. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
| History | Common Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a widely found species found in rich moist woodlands, thickets, ravines and meadows throughout Europe, Asia and North America. This selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum) was discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch. |
Details
| Description | With finely textured light green foliage held on vividly contrasting red-violet stems, Lady in Red typically grows slightly smaller than other varieties. Combine with bold-leaved plants in the shade or woodland garden such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates drier soils once established, but best with consistent moisture. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
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History
| History | Common Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a widely found species found in rich moist woodlands, thickets, ravines and meadows throughout Europe, Asia and North America. This selection of North American native lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum) was discovered by New England Wildflower Society member John Lynch. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.