Athyrium (Fern)

Ferns are perennials grown for great texture and their ability to thrive in places that are too damp, shady, or compacted for other less-hardy plants. There are many types with varying preferences and sizes. Some ferns are evergreen and leathery, while others die down to the ground in fall and return in spring.

Athyrium felix-femina 'Cristata' (Crested Lady Fern) • Zone 4

A vigorous clump forming fern which has frilly "leaflets" on the end of each frond, 'Cristata' was part of the Victorian "fern passion" of the 1800's.

Great For:

Woodland underplantings
Shaded containers

Height: 18" Width: 3' Shape: Vase

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-4 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Athyrium felix-femina 'Lady in Red' (Lady in Red Fern) • Zone 3

A naturalistic yet eye-catching variety! The bright medium green fronds with beautiful burgundy colored stems will look lovely paired with burgundy heuchera foliage.

Great For:

Woodland underplantings
Low maintenance shade groundcover

Height: 30-36" Width: 2-3'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt

Athyrium felix-femina var. 'Dre's Dagger' (Dre's Dagger Fern) • Zone 4

A very unique selection! Thin, very lacy, apple-green fronds that are unusually criss-crossed come to a narrow point that terminates in a small crest.

Great For:

Woodland underplantings
Container plantings

Height: 18-24" Width: 2-3' Shape: Low, Vase

Fall Color: Yellow

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Athyrium felix-femina var. 'Dre's Dagger'

PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) • Zone 3

One of the best mid-height varieties, this vigorous grower features lacy, light and airy apple-green fronds.

Great For:

Low maintenance shade groundcover
Woodland underplantings

Height: 18-30" Width: 2-3'

Fall Color: Yellow

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' (Lady Fern) • Zone 4

The unusually beautiful light green fronds of 'Victoriae' feature leaflets that are frilled and crossed, providing an airy, lacy look. The crested leaflet tips add to the textural story.

Great For:

Shaded underplantings
Along woodland paths and in containers

Height: 18-24" Width: 18-30" Shape: Upright, Wide

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 3+ hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' (Japanese Painted Fern) • Zone 4

The fronds of this variety feature silver stripes along the veins and at the tips of the leaflet, turning silvery green with purple midribs. Over time, 'Burgundy Lace' will develop a striking rich burgundy color.

Great For:

Accent shade perennial
Woodland underplantings

Height: 18-20" Width: 2-3'

Winter Interest: Structure

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt, Sun, Wind

Athyrium niponicum pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) • Zone 4

An excellent accent plant for the shade garden, this fern's distinctive, silver-edged fronds contrast with the low mounding growth in various shades of green and frosted burgundy. Plant in a moist, rich soil.

Great For:

Accent shade perennial
Woodland underplantings

Height: 12-20" Width: 2-3' Shape: Low, Spreading

Winter Interest: Color, Structure

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt, Wind

Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Applecourt' (Japanese Painted Fern) • Zone 4

The fronds of this selection are intricately patterned with purple and gray-green over a silver-green base with tips that are crested rather than coming to a single point.

Great For:

Accent shade perennial
Woodland underplantings

Height: 14-20" Width: 1-2' Shape: Low, Mound

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 4-6 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Ursula's Red' (Japanese Painted Fern) • Zone 4

Add excitement to shady spots with this unique Japanese Painted Fern! The evergreen foliage is lush green for the first two seasons before changing to shimmering fronds of silver and burgundy. It's worth the wait!

Great For:

Low maintenance shade groundcover
Woodland underplantings

Height: 18-20" Width: 18-28"

Fall Color: Green

Winter Interest: Structure

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Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Ursula's Red'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-4 hours Soil Type: Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Athyrium niponicum 'Red Beauty' (Japanese Painted Fern) • Zone 4

A vigorous grower, the silvery-green fronds will develop bright red stems and veins over time as its broad habit spreads out and creates an excellent groundcover for moist, shady areas.

Great For:

Low maintenance shade groundcover
Woodland underplantings

Height: 18-24" Width: 2-3'

Winter Interest: Structure

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt

Athyrium niponicum x 'Ghost' (Ghost Fern) • Zone 4

This fern is a cross between Lady Fern and Japanese Painted Fern. A beautiful, clump forming, rigidly upright fern, 'Ghost' features unique silver-gray foliage and can be planted anywhere in the shade garden - even in rather dry conditions.

Great For:

Woodland underplantings
Low maintenance shade groundcover

Height: 2-3' Width: 2-3'

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PLANT CARE INFORMATION

Sun Exposure: 2-6 hours Soil Type: Dry, Moist, Sandy Feeding: Plant-tone

Winter Protection: Salt, Wind

Athyrium nipponicum var. 'Silver Falls' (Silver Falls Fern) • Zone 4

A beautiful textural dream! Featuring large fronds with more of a silver overlay than the species, the silver coloring of 'Silver Falls' also doesn't fade as readily.

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