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