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This listing is for 14 roots of Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Ferns . All roots will be in different shapes / sizes / lengths etc ……. Any questions are welcome. We do package all items safely and securely when shipped. We do combine shipping so do checkout our other listings. Thank you for looking. Have a great day!
The Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) Zones 3-9 , is a large, feathery, deciduous fern known for its lacy, light green fronds that grow in a shuttlecock-like clump, making it a popular choice for shady, moist woodland gardens. It's adaptable, tolerating more sun than many ferns if kept moist, and is easy to grow, adding texture and elegance to landscapes, rock gardens, and borders. The plant spreads slowly via rhizomes and is resistant to deer and rabbit. It is a beautiful flowing , feathering fern.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: Lacy, finely-divided fronds (2-3 pinnate) that are light green and can reach 2-3 feet tall.
Growth Habit: Forms a dense, circular clump, spreading slowly by underground rhizomes/roots.
Foliage: Deciduous, with new fiddleheads emerging in spring and green leaves persisting into fall.
Growing Conditions & Care
Sunlight: Prefers part shade to full shade but can tolerate full sun if the soil stays consistently moist.
Soil: Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil, but is more tolerant of drier conditions than many other ferns.
Water: Prefers consistently moist soil; good for areas near ponds or streams.
Maintenance: Clip dead fronds in spring; divide clumps every few years to keep crowns at soil level.
Uses: Excellent for shade gardens, woodland settings, rock gardens, and along ponds.
Benefits
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and generally pest-free.
Wildlife Friendly: Deer and rabbit resistant.
Erosion Control: Good for stabilizing slopes.
Easy very manageable fern/plant …. it is very graceful in appearance and a very beautiful fern. It is an eye catcher fore sure!
