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Dryopteridaceae
Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides
Asplenium Ladyfern, Southern Ladyfern
Ladyfern is a deciduous, terrestrial fern occurring throughout temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. One of two subspecies found in North America, southern ladyfern occurs naturally in the south, southeastern and eastern portions of the United States, and overlaps somewhat with the range of its counterpart, northern ladyfern. Its tall, bright green, arching fronds are lined with long, finely divided leaflets with broad bases and long, narrow, pointed ends.
Elegant and easy to grow, this beautiful fern thrives in full to part shade and moist, rich, acid to neutral soil. Regular moisture is particularly beneficial in locations receiving more sun. Southern ladyfern looks terrific combined with the bold, horizontal foliage of hostas and other perennials of the shaded mixed border, and makes a lovely, sweeping groundcover in naturalistic woodland gardens. It may even be used as an accent in woodland-themed container compositions.
9 - 1
4 - 9
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Fern
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
None
Light Green
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Sometimes
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