Dwarf Hybrid Fern

Athyrium 'Ursula's Dwarf' Dryopteridaceae

Growth habit

Fern

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Plant Delights

Description

Athyrium 'Ursula's Dwarf', was found by South Carolina plantswoman, Ursula Syre-Herz, who discovered this dwarf hybrid of Japanese painted fern and Southern lady fern in her Myrtle Beach garden. Athyrium 'Ursula's Dwarf' makes a tight 22" tall x 22" wide clump of narrow, very upright silvery fronds, contrasted nicely by the dark purple stipe.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4