Eared Lady Fern

Athyrium otophorum
Dryopteridaceae

Growth Habit

Fern

Description

A distinctive fern with fairly broad, deltoid fronds, which have dark green segments and a reddish to purple stripe and rachis; plants reach 50 to 70 cm (20" to 28") in height (DS 148). Fronds evergreen, rather broad but lacy, the new ones very pale, producing a multi-colored effect; plants 12" to 15" tall (DS 304).

Source of plant

North Creek Nurseries, Roslyn Nursery, Sunny Border Nurseries

USDA Hardiness Zone

7