Plants in genus athyrium
Athyrium filix-femina
Athyrium filix-femina, commonly known as the lady fern, is a deciduous plant with attractive fronds featuring larger 'buttons' of green foliage. It can reach up to 3 feet tall and is ideal for mass planting in woodland gardens. This deer-resistant fern is adaptable to both moist sunny gardens and dry shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Athyrium cyclosorum
Athyrium cyclosorum, commonly known as the West Coast lady fern, is the largest of the lady ferns, capable of reaching up to 6 feet in height in rich, moist environments. This fern is distinguished by its lighter-colored fronds and is native to the United States, making it a popular choice for native plant gardens. It thrives in shaded areas and is well-suited for rain gardens and xeriscaping. Athyrium cyclosorum is a versatile plant that can adapt to a variety of garden settings, providing lush greenery and a delicate texture to shaded landscapes. Its ability to grow in dry shade makes it an excellent choice for challenging garden spots. This fern is a perennial, ensuring it returns year after year to enhance the garden's beauty. Its robust growth and adaptability make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their outdoor spaces.
Athyrium vidalii
Athyrium vidalii is a deciduous, deer-resistant Asian fern with arched 2-foot fronds and a lacy appearance. This clumping fern adds a delicate touch to shaded garden areas and is known for its deeply cut pinnae.
Athyrium otophorum
Athyrium otophorum, or the eared lady fern, is a deciduous fern with a tufted oval growth habit. Its fronds open pale green before turning grey-green with maroon stems, providing a striking contrast. Hardy to 14°F, it thrives in moist, partially-shaded areas with good drainage, making it suitable for woodland gardens.
Athyrium asplenioides
Athyrium asplenioides is a deciduous fern with an Asplenium-like appearance, growing between 1 and 3 feet tall. It is deer-resistant and adaptable to both moist sunny gardens and dry shade. This native fern features upright, light green fronds and a clumping growth habit, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum, also known as the Japanese painted fern, is a deciduous fern native to eastern Asia. It features creeping rhizomes and tuft-shaped fronds with a unique combination of purple, silver, and green colors. This fern is suitable for woodland gardens and can grow in full sun in cooler climates. It is easy to grow and adds a touch of elegance to shaded areas.
Athyrium niponicum 'Rebel Rouser'
Athyrium niponicum 'Rebel Rouser' is a deciduous fern with tightly congested foliage and a ruffled tip. It emerges grey-green before aging to grass green, forming a 20-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, adding texture and color.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Fancy Fronds'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Fancy Fronds' is a dwarf lady fern known for its light green foliage and frizzy, petticoat-like crests on the stems. This deer-resistant plant grows to 8 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for woodland gardens. It thrives in light shade to full shade and is a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium 'Ghost'
Athyrium 'Ghost' is a hybrid fern with silvery grey foliage, resulting from a cross between Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' and Athyrium filix-femina. It grows upright to 2-3 feet tall and is deer-resistant, making it suitable for woodland gardens. This fern adds a touch of elegance with its unique coloration and structure.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel' is a German selection of the deciduous lady fern, forming a 2-foot tall by 2-foot wide mound. It is known for its delicate, lacy foliage, making it a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas. This fern thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for rain gardens or as a groundcover in woodland settings. Its elegant appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for fern enthusiasts.
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler'
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler' is a stoloniferous fern known for its deer-resistant clumps that spread to 2 feet wide in five years. It features 18-inch tall fronds with a mahogany-tinged green color, making it suitable for filling large woodland areas. This fern thrives in part sun to light shade.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' is a deciduous fern with a unique three-dimensional appearance, featuring narrow pinnae that resemble green boomerangs. This deer-resistant plant grows to about 18 inches in height and width, making it a striking addition to any garden. Its crested fronds add an elegant touch to shaded areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata', also known as the English lady fern, is a deciduous plant with a clumping growth habit. It features unique 'petticoats' at the end of each frond and pinnae, making it a standout specimen for woodland gardens. This deer-resistant fern grows to about 18 inches wide.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Red Neck Girl'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Red Neck Girl' is a fern with bright red stipes and finely-cut fronds, reaching up to 30 inches tall. It is a heat-loving counterpart to the 'Lady in Red' fern and prefers average to slightly moist garden soils. This fern adds a splash of color to shaded areas.
Athyrium petersenii
Athyrium petersenii is a robust, easy-to-grow fern with lime-green fronds that reach about 1 foot in length. This deer-resistant plant forms small clumps and spreads by short rhizomes, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage' is a deciduous fern with light green foliage forming a 1-foot wide clump. Its 18-inch long arching fronds have a petticoat-like appearance, and the plant is deer-resistant, thriving in part sun to light shade.
Athyrium niponicum 'Ursulas Red'
Athyrium niponicum 'Ursulas Red' is a fern with silver leaves that fade to green at the stipe, with the central stipe becoming reddish toward the tip. It is ideal for mass planting and serves as a woodland accent specimen, thriving in part sun to shade.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Minutissimum' is a compact fern with arching light green fronds, forming a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump. It prefers slightly moist soil but is drought-tolerant, making it adaptable to various garden conditions. This deer-resistant fern is ideal for shade gardens and adds a delicate texture to landscapes. Its small size and graceful fronds make it a charming addition to rock gardens and woodland settings.
Athyrium niponicum 'Ping Wu'
Athyrium niponicum 'Ping Wu' is a fern with green fronds and dark purple stipes, forming 2-foot wide clumps. It is a Chinese counterpart to the Japanese painted fern and was introduced from a Hans Hansen expedition to Sichuan. This fern thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials.
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' is a Japanese painted fern selection with pewtery-silver fronds and a dark central zone. This deer-resistant clump grows to 2 feet wide and is a clonally-propagated selection, ideal for adding texture to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court'
Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court', a Japanese painted fern, is known for its purple, silver, and green markings and dramatically crested leaves. This deer-resistant plant grows to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red' is a deciduous fern with lacy, light green foliage and striking red-violet stems. It forms a slowly spreading patch up to 3 feet wide and thrives in moist, organic soils. This deer-resistant plant is a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Tall Form'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Tall Form' is a crested variety of the lady fern, known for its unique three-dimensional frond arrangement. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has light green foliage. This fern is particularly resistant to deer, making it an excellent choice for gardens prone to wildlife.
Athyrium niponicum 'Joy Ride'
Athyrium niponicum 'Joy Ride' is a crested fern introduced in 2015, forming compact clumps 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It features glaucous green pinnae with a silver center and is deer-resistant, making it a delightful addition to woodland gardens.
Athyrium 'Branford Beauty'
Athyrium 'Branford Beauty' is a hybrid fern combining the Japanese painted fern and native lady fern. It features upright, arching fronds with a clump-forming habit, reaching up to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The foliage displays a mix of purple, silver, grey, and green colors, making it a striking addition to woodland gardens. This deer-resistant fern is ideal for mass planting and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream'
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream', also known as the Japanese splattered fern, is a unique plant with lacy green leaves speckled with lemon cream blotches. These blotches become prominent by late summer and early fall. The fern forms 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clumps and thrives in very open shade or morning sun.
Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'
Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' is a deer-resistant Japanese painted fern with long, arching fronds featuring silver patterning and red-purple veining. This hardy garden fern is appreciated for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in shaded areas. Its unique coloration and texture make it a standout in any garden setting.
Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'
Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury' is a Japanese painted fern hybrid known for its lacy-textured, silver-green fronds. It forms a 3-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump, adding a soft, elegant texture to gardens. This sterile fern is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it ideal for woodland and shade gardens. Its unique coloration and form make it a standout feature in any landscape.