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Lady in Red Fern (1 Gallon)
Lady in Red Fern (1 Gallon)
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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
Choose Lady in Red Fern if you want a native-style fern with red stems for a shaded bed; the main reason is texture with a little stem color. The tradeoff: it wants steady moisture and will not solve screening or dry-slope problems.
Buy This If
- You want red fern stems.
- Your bed has shade.
- You can water during dry spells.
Skip This If
- You need winter presence.
- The soil dries out fast.
- You want bold flowers.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | Its red stems add detail up close, but it reads soft rather than bold from a distance. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace when shade and moisture are right. |
| Maintenance | B | Cut back old fronds and keep the soil from drying hard. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely browse ferns, making this one of the more dependable choices where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its clumping habit works well in tight shade pockets without quickly taking over. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a texture perennial, not a plant for privacy or blocking views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we would use Lady in Red Fern as a front-to-middle shade filler where customers want texture, not flowers. Pair it with hosta, sedge, or darker-leaved perennials so the red stems show. Because it is a selection of our native Lady Fern, it carries the same buffer and rain garden usefulness with a little more visual interest.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Lady in Red Fern |
| Mature Height | 1.5-2.5 ft |
| Mature Width | 1.5-3 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 1.5-2 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, arching, vase-shaped |
| Evergreen | No |
| Native | Yes (a native selection of Athyrium filix-femina, native to New England/eastern US) |
| Best Used For | Riparian buffer plantings • Rain gardens • Native woodland shade • Close-up shade texture |
| Wetland Indicator Status | FAC (Facultative) — rating is for the parent species Athyrium filix-femina; occurs in both wetlands and uplands. Source: USDA/USACE National Wetland Plant List, Northcentral & Northeast region. |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it spread aggressively?
No, it is a clumping fern and is easier to place than running ferns.
Can I use a named selection like this on a restoration job?
Often yes for buffer and rain garden work, but check the spec first — some permitted restoration plans require straight species rather than named cultivars. If yours does, use our straight Lady Fern instead.
Will the red stems show from the street?
Not much; this is a close-up detail plant.
Does it die back in winter?
Yes, expect it to go dormant and return in spring.
CLEARANCE
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-43008
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