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HARDY FERNS Athyrium filix-femina
Commonly known as Lady fern
Hardy fern growing up to 4 feet
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Deciduous - light-green fronds to 1m (3ft) long on reddish stalks.
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Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Fern - the crown of the trunklike rhizome is often up to 20cm (8in) above the ground. Sori(spore clusters) are conspicuously J or C shaped.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full shade - sheltered. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - the native Lady fern. Can look like a miniature version of the exotic tree fern. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - temperate northern hemisphere. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil - with added leaf mould or garden compost
Ferns - Care Guide
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