Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern)
Category: Fern • Lady Fern
Lady Fern is a beautiful shade-loving plant with lacy foliage, perfect for woodland gardens.
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Lady Fern is a graceful, deciduous fern known for its delicate, feathery fronds. It thrives in moist, shaded environments and adds a lush, green texture to gardens.
Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in cool, humid environments.
Requires rich, organic soil with good drainage. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Shade
Attracts various pollinators and provides habitat.
Moderate humidity and shade tolerance.
Great for naturalizing in shaded areas. Works well in combination with other ferns and shade-loving plants.
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