Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
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Common Name: Lady Fern
Latin Name: Athyrium filix-femina
Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, preferably neutral to acid soil.
Position: Full shade or partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual height/spread: 1m/0.75m
Athyrium filix-femina is an easy-to-grow distinctive fern with large, feathery fronds giving it a very graceful appearance. This fern is best suited to Moist, fertile, humus-rich, preferably neutral to acid soil in a shady position. 'Lady Fern' will however grow in a sunny spot if well supplied with water, although sun-grown plants are usually less finely dissected (less feathery).