Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) Bare Root Plants — 10 Starter Plants, Shade-Loving, Cold-Hardy

About This Plant

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a native woodland perennial that thrives in shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is a clumping fern that grows 18-36 inches tall and spreads over time, delivering a lush, green presence in shaded gardens and borders. It is deer and rabbit resistant and adaptable to USDA Zones 3-9.

What You Will Receive

10 bare root Lady Fern plants (Athyrium filix-femina).

Planting & Care

• Plant in partially to fully shaded locations with moist, well-draining soil.
• Dig a small hole and plant the rhizome just below the soil surface, with buds pointing upward.
• Space plants about 6 inches apart with 6-12 inch row spacing.
• Apply a thick mulch layer for moisture retention.
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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