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Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae', first discovered in 1861 in Scotland during a 'Victorian Fern Craze'. This fern gathers a lot of attention because the pinnae form a pattern of x's up the frond ending in a falling tuft of seperate tips, unusual to the more commonly found fern. 

  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Tall:18-24 Inches
  • Wide:20-24 Inches
  • Spacing:12 Inches
Attributes
• Attractive Foliage
• Low Maintenance
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
• Good Drainage
Wildlife
• Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Part Shade
Unlicensed propagation prohibited?
• No
Additional Information about Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae', first discovered in 1861 in Scotland during a 'Victorian Fern Craze'. This fern gathers a lot of attention because the pinnae form a pattern of x's up the frond ending in a falling tuft of separate tips, unusual to the more commonly found fern. This fern is easily maintained in moist, rich soil and partial shade while looking beautiful in a garden!