Athyrium Species, Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina )


Spring of 2001. Fast growing and very hardy.


Lady Fern in British Columbia, Canada, Augusr 1997

Lady Fern in British Columbia, Canada, August 1997

Spring fiddleheads. April 2004

Close up of Lady Fern growing near hostas


Lady fern far away

Lady fern close up

Taken 16th July, this has grown to at least 3' tall in 6 years. Easy and tolerates sun with no damage in UK.


Spores on the back side of the frond.

Lady fern in early spring - the plant in the bottom center and right on the picture is lady fern - other ferns is ostrich plume.

My slowly spreading colony in June 2012 in se PA

My slowly spreading colony in June 2013 in se PA

With Heracleum maxima. In habitat. Copyright of Pete Veilleux, owner East Bay Wilds Nursery, Oakland specializing in California natives. http://www.eastbaywilds.com/
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Athyrium Species, Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Type: | Ferns |
Height: | 12-36 in. | 30-90 cm |
Conditions: | Zone 4-8, Partial to Full Shade |