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Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'

 
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Family: Dryopteridaceae
Genus: Athyrium (uh-THEE-ree-um) (Info)
Species: filix-femina var. angustum
Cultivar: Lady in Red

Synonym:Athyrium augustum f. rubellum

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5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ferns

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Lorenesgirl On Apr 21, 2009, Lorenesgirl from Prior Lake, MN wrote:

Lady ferns are my favorites here in Minnesota and 'Lady in Red' is my favorite.

Positive GeorgiaJo On Jul 1, 2006, GeorgiaJo from Dallas, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I bought one from a nursery and it's doing well in the front shady area. Now I think I have found another one, growing wild, elsewhere on the property. This one is huge.

Positive henryr10 On Jun 19, 2004, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:

Originally from a volunteer found at The New England Wildflower Society.
Slightly smaller than the common Athyrium filix-femina.
A slow spreader.
Place this one where the dark brilliant red-violet stipes (stems) can be seen and admired..

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska
Dallas, Georgia
Winnetka, Illinois
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Coshocton, Ohio
Portland, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Kalama, Washington



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