Fern Lady in Red

Lady in Red Fern, Athyrium 'Lady in Red', is strong growing and dependable. Tough and easy to grow, this sultry beauty is the right choice for perennial borders and woodlands alike. A breathtaking flush of new fronds appears in the spring, with new leaves appearing throughout the season for a continuously fresh look. The lacy, light green foliage is held upright on dark, brilliant red violet stipes fern stems. Each plant of this slowly spreading fern should spread to 3' in 5 years. 'Lady in Red' is a deciduous, easy to grow fern that makes a great blending plant for hosta and other bold leaf plants in the woodland garden. It tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions and provides seasonal cover for birds and other wildlife. It makes a good ground cover in shaded areas. The colorful fronds can be used in fresh arrangements.