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Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage' (Cristatum Group)

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The matte foliage is greyish lime and medium red in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and wild flower.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage' (Cristatum Group) (crested ladyfern) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.