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Lady In Red Lady Fern

Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red'

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Overview

The 'Lady in Red' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red') is a captivating perennial, boasting vibrant, lacy green fronds with striking red stems. Thriving in zones 3-8, it grows 18-24 inches tall with a similar spread, favoring part to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. This fern adds a colorful contrast to shade gardens and works well in mass plantings or as an accent piece.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8
Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — lacy green fronds with striking red stems
Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — lacy green fronds with striking red stems

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — The 'Lady in Red' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red') is a captivating perennial
Lady In Red Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-Femina 'Lady In Red') — lacy green fronds with striking red stems

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