Athyrium 'Lady In Red'
$22.00 / 1G
Lady Fern ·
Description
Athyrium 'Lady In Red', commonly known as Lady Fern, is a clump-forming herbaceous fern valued for its foliage, form, and structural presence. It typically matures 1–2.5 feet tall and 1.5–3 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America, South America, Greenland, Europe, Asia, Africa. food source for some insects, provide cover for small animals In the landscape, it works well in border, foundation planting, and woodland. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer and rabbits.
Benefits
Softens shade with layered texture where flowers are not the main event. Provides visual payoff even when the plant is not in bloom. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants. Helps make lower-light garden areas feel intentional instead of bare.
Features
Athyrium 'Lady In Red' produces red flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Shade garden, woodland garden, texture
Native Range
North America, South America, Greenland, Europe, Asia, Africa
| Athyrium 'Lady In Red' | |
| Lady Fern | |
| 'Lady In Red | |
| No | |
| Best grown in part shade to shade with average to moist moisture. | |
| Part Shade to Shade; Average to Moist moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| No | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Part Shade | |
| High Organic | |
| Fertilize Less Often | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| No | |
| None | |
| Red | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Woodland | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Grown for Foliage | |
| Shade-Loving Perennials | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Slow to Establish | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Not Needed | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |