Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a bog plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: lady fern or female polypody.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: lady fern, female polypody
Scientific name: Athyrium filix-femina
Plant type: Bogs, Ferns
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) – Guido Gerding, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
