Lady in Red Athyrium Northern Lady Fern Plant
The long, lacy leaves are just frosting on the cake for these brilliant stems!
You will just love these stems -- they arise in a big, thick cluster and then arch outward a bit, creating a stylish vase shape that shows to good advantage in a tall container (as well as in the garden, of course!). The violet-maroon continues through the center of each frond, creating a nice contrast with the forest-green of the slender, widely-spaced leaves. Think how lovely this Fern would be as filler for a bouquet . . . if you could stand to cut it, of course!
Lady in Red spreads a bit with each passing season, reaching 3 feet wide within 5 years. The fronds are so delicate and symmetrical in appearance that you might expect this to be a "fussy fern," but nothing could be farther from the truth. A hardy native, Lady Fern flourishes despite heat, humidity, and less-than-perfect soil. It makes a great companion to broad-leafed Hostas and Brunneras, as well as flowering perennials.
Space plants about 18 inches apart for dense coverage, and get ready to enjoy years of rich beauty from ths easy-to-grow delight! Zones 5-8.
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Species | filix-femina |
| Variety | Lady in Red |
| Item Form | 1-Quart |
| Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Plant Height | 18 in |
| Plant Width | 3 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Light Requirements | Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Foliage Interest, Ornamental |
| Restrictions | Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |