Athyrium felix-femina, the lady fern, is a basic plant that will naturalize at a slow pace. But it is a species that has been creatively messed with for a long time, ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden has released its six-year evaluation of lady ferns and Japanese painted fern (Athyrium spp.).This group of ferns is among the most elegant, yet utilitarian plants for ...

Lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina), also known as the alpine lady fern, is an uncommon plant in Colorado but can be found in 49 out of 50 states, excluding Hawaii, making it one of the most abundant ...

The 12- to 18-inch-tall Japanese painted ferns (Athyrium niponicum Pictum) are the most colorful ferns. Their foliage is very variable, from silvery-gray to burgundy, so choose carefully among the ...

One doesn’t always think of ferns and Inland Northwest gardening in the same idea. Our climate isn’t anything like the West Side of the state, where sword fern can grow to 6 feet tall and ...

Lyon recommends athyrium ferns, like the common lady fern and Japanese lady fern, for Iowa. He also encourages checking out some native ferns , including the sensitive fern, royal fern and ...

Ferns dominated the planet about 345 million years ago, and fern motifs appear in primitive artwork. The Victorians were mad about ferns and swarmed over the countryside to dig up unusual ferns ...

Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum) Adored for its silver foliage, the Japanese painted fern has silver fronds with purple and magenta leaf centers that give it an extraordinary ...

Ferns inhabit a biological link between the world of non-vascular and vascular plants. Non-vasculars you'll know as the mosses and a few close relatives.

One popular option is the Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'). This variety is known for its silver-green leaves with hints of purple, which can add a pop of color to the darker ...

Steffen: Japanese painted ferns (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’) look delicate but are very hardy. They’re so good in containers because they push out new fronds through the summer.

• Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina) is a deciduous clump fern with lacy, slightly arching fronds. Its soft green fronds can grow to 3 or 4 feet and are great grown with mounding hostas.