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Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is upright and has glossy and fine textured foliage that is faded green and medium red in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and wild flower.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides (asplenium ladyfern) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.