Crested Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina 'Congestum Cristatum'
Dryopteridaceae
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Perennial
Source of plant
Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery
Description
A dwarf form with densely congested, crested pinnae, and a large terminal crest; partially fertile (DS 148).One of the boldest forms of the lady fern, with thick stems and wide fronds, to 12" tall. Closely crowded,crested pinnae, with each frond tip crested (DS 146).
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, growth habit, notable texture