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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’ (Crested lady fern)

Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’ Photo/Illustration: Steve Silk


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’ ah-THEER-ee-um fil-liks-FEM-in-ah Common Name: Crested lady fern Genus: Athyrium
This small fern is popular and easy to grow. It's suited to the front edge of a border. This cultivar has arching, ruffled fronds that divide into tassels at the ends.
 Noteworthy characteristics: The foliage on common, full-size varieties discolors in late summer, so smaller cultivars such as this one are preferred. It combines well with other ferns and, under ideal conditions, may reach 2 feet tall.
 Care: Provide part shade to full shade and medium moisture.
 Propagation: Divide in spring.
 Problems: Prone to rust.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Fern

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