Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
Common Name(s):
Tatting fern
Lady fern
Synonym:
Mrs. Frizell's lady fern
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Family:
Athyriaceae
Fern
Foliage:
Green
Lacy-cut erect-pinnate finely divided lanceolate fronds. Pinnae rounded, ball-like
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
YES
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Circum-global
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Shade
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
NO
Height:
.75-1'
Spread:
.75-1'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rich moist woods, thickets, fields, meadows
Soil:
Prefers rich moist well-drained humusy soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Apply a balanced (10-10-10) liquid fertilizer at half strength once a month during spring and summerm or use a skow rekease fertilizer in spring
Mulch:
Apply a 1-2" layer of organic mulch such as shredded bark, leaf mold, or pine needles in spring
Requiires partial to full shade, moist well-drained humus rich soil, protection from harsh winds, spring cleanup of dead fronds, divide every 3-4 years, remove fronds that have lost their 'frizy' beeded appearance
Long Term:
Winter:
Let foliage die back naturally, maintain moist soil, apply mulch
Spring:
Clear cut old foliage to groung level before new fronds emerge, divide every few years
Summer:
Water deeply once a week, make sure in partial shade, protect from winds, watch for pests
Fall:
Maintain moisture in soil, remove dead foliage, mulch to protect crown
General Care Comments:
Thrives in part to full shade, consistent moist fertile soil, and sheltered spots
Common Problems
Fronds may bcome tattered in summer
Diseases:
Generally none but can get Botrytis blight if not properly cared for
Insects:
Generally none but if not properly cared for can get aphids and scale
Environmental Problems:
Needs consistent moisture
Pests:
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