Easily grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates drier soils than many other ferns. Will tolerate full sun, however, only if soil is kept constantly moist. Shelter this fern from wind to protect fronds from breaking. Divide clumps in spring every few years to reposition crowns at the soil level. This deciduous lady fern is a native that typically occurs in wooded valleys along streams, on rich wooded slopes and on floors of ravines. Light green, finely-divided fronds grow up to 3' long.

• Full sun to full shade
• Moist
• Height 1-3 feet Spread 1 to 2.5 feet
• Deciduous and Native
• Zone 4-8

Lady in Red Fern
Athyrium angustum forma rubellum

‘Lady in Red' New, exciting vibrant burgundy color runs through the stem creating sharp contrast with the green fronds. This deciduous fern is fantastic in any shade garden. Do not fertilize with nitrogen for brightest color. Plants must undergo a winter dormancy for bright color and full color doesn't occur until 2nd dormancy and maturity. The Athyrium as a group are very heat and humidity tolerant.

• Height: 30-36''  x Spread: 18”
• Light  shade – full shade
• Zone 3-8

A sturdy east coast native, it forms a tidy clump that will not spread and is very tolerant of dry shade conditions once it has established. Wood ferns prefer moist to average, rich, well-drained soils in bright shade or part sun. They tolerate drought very well once established. Needs protection from wind to keep foliage looking nice. Best planted in masses in the shaded or woodland garden, as an accent or mixed with bulbs and other native perennials. It has a nice celery fragrance and easily identified in the garden by its brilliant kiwi green color. Easy to grow.

• Shade to part sun
• Good drainage but moist
• Height 12-18 inches with similar spread
• Deciduous - Native
• Zone 4-8