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Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'
Lady Fern
Plant Type: Fern
 
 
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Fringed leaflets form a criss-cross pattern creating a unique texture. Foliage is upright and arching. Tolerates drier conditions than most ferns. Vigorous grower.
 
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 Height18-24" |  | 
 Spread20-24" |  | 
 Growth HabitFILLER (mounded) | 
Landscape Application:
Group or mass in borders, woodland gardens and moist areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' Plant Care:
Prefers consistent moisture. Tolerates a variety of soil fertility types.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Lady Fern Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
 
Early Season (March - April)
 
 
Mid Season (May - June)
 
 
Late Season (July - frost)
 
 
 
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture.
 
Moderate
 
 
Moist
 
 
 
Critter Resistance
 
Deer Resistant
 
 
Rabbit Resistant
 
 
 
Lady Fern Additional Information
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