Create a lush, woodland-inspired garden with Lady Ferns, one of the most graceful and dependable shade plants you can grow. With their light green, feathered fronds and soft, arching form, these clump-forming perennials grow up to 3 feet tall and wide, adding delicate texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and fern beds.
🌿 Why You’ll Love Lady Ferns: • Elegant, Airy Foliage – Light green fronds offer fine texture and movement • Perfect for Shade – Thrives in full to dappled shade • Low Maintenance in Moist Climates – Practically care-free in humid zones • Deer & Rabbit Resistant – Also resistant to pests and disease • Perennial & Hardy – Returns every year in Zones 5–9
🌱 Planting Tips:
Best for outdoor growing in rich, loamy, well-drained soil
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry climates
Ideal for north-facing shaded areas
Mist regularly in dry conditions for best frond quality
Grows well with other shade perennials and native woodland plants
Add timeless beauty and natural texture to your shady garden with Lady Ferns—a classic favorite that’s as easy to grow as it is lovely to look at.
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