Eared Lady Fern
Athyrium otophorum var. okanum
Dryopteridaceae
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
China, Japan & Korea
Source of plant
Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm
Description
Easily grown deciduous fern whose upright, triangular, flat, almost plastic-like fronds are initially a silvery-green maturing through golden green to an ultimate dark green. Dark burgundy-red stems add further appeal. Moist, semi-shaded location.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5