Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage' Dryopteridaceae

Growth habit

Fern

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection, Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Hallson Gardens

Description

After 8 years of fern crosses, Angelo and Carol Randaci (of The Fernery) selected a crested and tasseled form of this Athyrium with good vigor. Apple-green coloration

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics