Melinda Myers

Lady Fern

Botanical Name

Anthyrium filix-femina

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

8

Height

1 to 3 feet

Width

12 to 36 inches

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Tolerates drier soils better than other ferns
• Plant in masses, by itself or mix with other woodland plants
• Protect from winds that can damage and break the fronds
• Divide clumps in spring every few years to reposition crowns at the soil level