Add Lacy Elegance with Lady Ferns

Enhance your shade garden with the delicate beauty of Lady Ferns (Athyrium Filix-Femina). This listing includes 5 bare root Lady Fern rhizomes, ready to bring a touch of the wild to your landscape. The Lady Fern is a native perennial upright fern, known for its bright green, finely textured, lacy foliage, it is a great choice for any garden. Individual fronds can reach impressive sizes, up to 1′ wide and 3′ in length, adding a dramatic visual element.

Lady Ferns are native to the continental United States. These ferns are a great addition to any moist shade garden. They are relatively easy to grow and maintain, colonizing through rhizomes, although growth is generally slow. As a deciduous fern, it will shed its leaves with the arrival of the first frost, adding seasonal interest to your garden.

While Lady Ferns thrive in moist, shaded conditions, they are relatively tolerant of sun and drier soils compared to other fern varieties. For optimal growth, provide full to partial shade and consistently moist soil. This hardy fern also makes an excellent ground cover option, particularly on the north or east sides of buildings where sunlight is limited.

Key Benefits:

• Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginner gardeners.
• Native Plant: Supports local ecosystems.
• Shade Tolerant: Thrives in areas where other plants struggle.
• Ground Cover: Helps suppress weeds and prevent erosion.
• Beautiful Foliage: Adds texture and visual interest to your garden.

We are a licensed nursery in the state of Tennessee. We do not ship to HI, AK, and P.R. Planting instructions are included with every order. Thank you for considering adding these beautiful Lady Ferns to your garden!

Frequently Asked Questions About Lady Ferns

1. How big will my Lady Ferns get?

Mature Lady Ferns typically reach a height of 2 to 5 feet, with individual fronds growing up to 3 feet long and 1 foot wide.

2. What kind of soil do Lady Ferns need?

Lady Ferns prefer moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. They are adaptable but thrive in slightly acidic conditions.

3. How much sunlight do Lady Ferns require?

Lady Ferns thrive in full to partial shade. While they can tolerate some sun, especially in cooler climates, they prefer protection from the harsh afternoon sun.

4. How quickly will the Lady Ferns spread?

Lady Ferns spread gradually through rhizomes. While they do colonize, their growth is relatively slow, making them manageable in a garden setting.

5. What is the best time to plant Lady Fern rhizomes?

The best time to plant Lady Fern rhizomes is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the soil is moist. This allows the plants to establish themselves before the extremes of summer or winter.