Athyrium filix-femina EncourageLady fern
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:蹄盖蕨属
common name:Lady fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Shelter from strong winds. Promptly remove broken fronds. Divide clumps in spring.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慐ncourage?is a compact, deciduous lady fern cultivar that typically grows in a clump to 18?tall and to 12?wide. Bright green fronds are crested and tassled. Filix-femina means lady fern.
No serious insect or disease problems. Fronds are generally brittle and easily broken.
Uses:
Woodland gardens, shaded border fronts. Also effective along streams or ponds.
