Planting Instructions:
Ongoing Care:
Enjoying Your Athyrium Ferns:
Pro-Tip: Consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soil are the keys to happy and thriving Athyrium ferns! Mulching generously and choosing a shady location that mimics their native woodland environment will ensure your ferns flourish. Avoid letting the soil dry out, especially during hot weather.
By following these guidelines, you can successfully plant and enjoy the graceful beauty of Athyrium ferns in your shade garden for many years to come!
Athyrium (ath-theer-ee-um) Common-fern Family (Polypodiaceae). Athyrium are tall, graceful, deciduous ferns with compound, lance shaped fronds with numerous leaflets. Athyrium grows best in moist soil with a neutral to moderately acidic pH. Partial to full shade is best. To protect the crowns and tender shoots in the spring, it is best to leave the old fronds on the plant over the winter. They can be removed in the spring when the new fronds reach 6 inches tall. If division is necessary, do so in the spring.