Lady Fern
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler'
Dryopteridaceae
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Floriculture War Memorial Trail, Houston and Grossman Ponds
Source of plant
Sunny Border Ohio, North Creek Nurseries, Avant Gardens
Description
A cross from Nick Nickou. This selection has some of the variegation of the painted fern and the strength and drought tolerance of the lady fern. This is a spreader, though not invasive, making it a nice groundcover. Grows 2' tall and 3' wide.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5