Athyrium filix-feminaLady fern

Name:Athyrium filix-femina
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:蹄盖蕨属
common name:Lady fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: North and South America, Europe, Asia
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2.5 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering  
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low

General Culture:

Easily grown in rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates drier soils than many other ferns. Will tolerate full sun, however, only if soil is kept constantly moist. Shelter from wind to protect fronds from breaking. Divide clumps in spring every few years to reposition crowns at the soil level.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This deciduous lady fern is a Missouri native that typically occurs in wooded valleys along streams, on rich wooded slopes and on floors of ravines. Light green, finely-divided fronds grow up to 3 long.

No serious insect or disease problems. Fronds frequently become somewhat tattered in appearance by mid summer.

Uses:

Attractive when planted in the woodland or shade garden.