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Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'

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 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This fern is upright and has faded green and medium red foliage that is matte and fine textured.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and wild flower.
Cautions Be advised that Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' (lady fern) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.