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Finely divided light green fronds of the lady fern in shadeFerns

Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

The lady fern is a graceful, native fern with finely divided, light green fronds that have an airier and more elegant appearance than most other ferns. The plant forms attractive, funnel-shaped clumps that unfurl with charming, coiled fiddleheads in spring. A perfect companion for hostas and other shade-loving plants.

Partial shadeMedium