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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoriae’, the Victoria lady fern, was discovered in Scotland in 1861 in the midst of a feverish fern collecting era later dubbed the “Victorian Fern Craze”. At the time enthusiasts in the UK actively sought out unusual fern forms and this is indeed unusual! The pinnae criss-cross one another forming a series of letter x’s on the frond. In addition the tip is crested forming drooping tassels of split tips. Not surprisingly this cultivar attracts a tremendous amount of attention in the garden or container. The deciduous fronds reach from 1 to 2 feet in height and the plant needs light to full shade.
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Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Best sited in sheltered locations. Soil must not be allowed to dry out. Naturalizes well by creeping rhizomes and can form colonies in optimum growing conditions.
| Common Name | Victoria Lady Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 1-2' |
| Width | 1-2' |
| Soil Condition | High in Organic Matter |
| Water Needs | Consistently moist |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | light green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
