Athyrium otophorum

 

Athyrium otophorum is, perhaps, my favourite fern: the triangular fronds have red stems (stipes) and emerge with tightly furled, red-flushed foliage which turns to pale yellow-green (almost gold) and eventually to light green. An outstanding specimen plant for the front of the shade border or the woodland garden.

Common Name:  Eared Lady Fern

Family:  Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

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Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  Red

Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Woodland or forest in temperate and tropical regions.

Award:  GPP AGM

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