Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red'

Type:

Fern

USDA hardiness zones:

4-8

Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum, commonly known as northern lady fern, is a deciduous, upright fern that typically grows to 36î tall and features light green fronds on short-creeping rhizomes. It is native to eastern and central North America and is somewhat common in Missouri, particularly north of the Missouri River (Steyermark). ëLady in Red is a cultivar that typically grows slightly smaller (18-30î tall) and features elliptic lacy light green fronds with contrasting burgundy-red stipes. Synonymous with Athyrium angustum f. rubellum ëLady in Red.

• Part shade to full shade
• Medium
• Low