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Northern Lady Fern

Athyrium angustum, Athyriaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Wood AsterEurybia divaricata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Licorice FernPolypodium glycyrrhiza

Different fern species may compete for optimal shade and moisture conditions

Uses

Functions

Understory GroundcoverErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Young Fronds

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Lady Fern grow in?

Northern Lady Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Northern Lady Fern?

Good companions for Northern Lady Fern include White Wood Aster.

Design guilds with Northern Lady Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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