fern · design plant record

Athyrium filix-femina

Lady fern

A deciduous fern layer with a clear winter resting period.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.91 m (1–3 ft)

Light

Part shade / Shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–7 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist, amended, draining woodland soil.

Extra sun needs dependable moisture; do not expect an evergreen screen.

Keep the care in the decision

Divide established clumps when necessary and keep divisions at soil level.

Origin & safety checks

Europe, Asia and Africa. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.