Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Lady Fern


Athyrium filix-femina
Dryopteridaceae

This Lady Fern is fine and delicate in appearance, yet so hardy and tolerant. The lacy three-foot fronds of this sophisticated species unfurl celery green in full or partial shade then turn darker as the season progresses. The fronds are long, tapering, and beautifully symmetrical, with a delicate look that belies their tough-as-nails constitution and reliability. The lacy architectural fronds make superb additions to any border, bed, or even containers. The Lady Fern is easy to grow, making this a good fern for beginners. It does best in shady conditions with moist soil.

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