Lady Fern - Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern is an easy to maintain perennial fern. Unlike other ferns, Lady fern can withstand some sun exposure and dry soil giving it more flexibility in where it is grown. It is a tame fern, growing slowly and spreading gradually.  Over time, if unkept, Lady fern clusters can expand up to seven feet in diameter. It is a host plant for numerous moths, such as the brown angle shade, conifer swift, and the Florida fern Moth.   Sun Exposure: Shade  Soil Type: Moist - medium Mature Plant Size: 12-36" Plant Spacing:12" Attracts: Caterpillars, Moths,  Host Plant:  Brown angle shade, Conifer swift, and the Florida Fern Moth.   Advantages: ground cover, can handle some sunlight and dry soil, host plant  Landscape Uses: shade garden, wood garden