Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum 'Lady in Red' (Lady fern 'Lady in Red')

Cultivation

Plant in moist, cool, neutral to acid soil in a lightly shaded site. Will grow in full sun given plenty of moisture. Useful marginal plant for bogs and ponds.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Bog garden

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6

Sunset zone

A1, A2, A3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic