American Alpine Lady Fern
Athyrium distentifolium var. americanum
Overview
American Alpine Lady Fern is a delicate and graceful wild fern, named for its fronds' similarity to a noble lady's fan. It is an evergreen variety with ovoid leaves measuring up to 4" long. It grows naturally in the mountain ravines of the western United States, but will also thrive in part to full shade at home. This lovely ferngrows to a height of 24" and can spread up to 25". Its new leaves are soft emerald green with silver-gray undersides, turning to deep green as they mature. Low maintenance and hardy, it's a welcome addition to any garden!
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "2-3" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July, May, July.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Spore Propagation, Layering Propagation
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