Lady Fern

A native Irish fern, Athyrium filix-femina is a large, deciduous, shuttlecock fern with an elegant, upright habit and pale green, arching leaves. Similar to the male fern, but more delicate in appearance – a particularly graceful fern. Needs a moist, though not waterlogged soil, and will thrive near water. An exceptionally hardy fern, the lady fern’s fronds die down with the first frosts; leave the foliage on to protect the crown in exceptionally cold areas. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soils: Moist, humus-rich, acid to neutral soils
Position: Tolerates some sun and deep shade
Season of interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height to 2’6” (75cm) Spread to 2’ (60cm)