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Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina

loosely arranged compound leaves of lady fern with deeply dissected leaflets

close up of a single lady fern compound leaf tapers to a point and each leaflet is compound and tapers to a point

Photo Credit: Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org

Plant Description

Large delicate deciduous fern. Deer resistant.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Bottomland forests Conifer forests Forest edges Forest understories Forests Mixed hardwood-conifer forests Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Trailsides Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Good for shady woodland garden Ornamental Restoration/revegetation
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	up to 4'

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