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Jurassic Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern
SKU:
1931590
UPC:
014949481981
$19.99
- Airy, feathery texture created by arching pale‑green fronds emerging from red stems.
- Compact clump‑forming fern reaching about 18 inches tall and wide.
- Thrives in full to partial shade with evenly moist, organically rich soil.
- Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, and pairing with bold‑leaved shade plants.
The Jurassic Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern (Athyrium otophorum) brings a uniquely elegant texture to shaded spaces with its finely cut pale‑green fronds that unfurl from distinctly red stems. As the foliage matures, the two‑toned effect deepens, creating a soft, layered appearance against the darker green older fronds. This herbaceous perennial forms compact, arching clumps ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moisture‑retentive beds. Reliable and easy to grow, it thrives in evenly moist, well‑drained, organically rich soil and pairs beautifully with hostas, heucheras, and other shade‑loving perennials for a refined, naturalistic look.
Plant Description
A clump‑forming shade fern featuring airy, arching fronds that transition from pale green to deeper tones as they mature, emerging atop ornamental red stems.
Foliage
Pale‑green new fronds create a two‑toned effect with older dark‑green foliage; finely cut for a feathery texture.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade; ideal for cool, sheltered garden areas.
Watering Needs
Maintain evenly moist soil; water regularly and mulch to retain soil moisture.
Soil Requirements
Requires organically rich, well‑drained soil; mulch with compost for best performance.
Growth & Size
Reaches approximately 18 inches tall and 18 inches wide; moderate growth rate.
Special Features
Easy‑care, herbaceous perennial; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates very wet areas.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, moisture‑retentive beds, and combining with bold‑leaved plants such as hostas and heucheras.
Care Instructions
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring; divide clumps every 2–3 years.
- Airy, feathery texture created by arching pale‑green fronds emerging from red stems.
- Compact clump‑forming fern reaching about 18 inches tall and wide.
- Thrives in full to partial shade with evenly moist, organically rich soil.
- Excellent for woodland gardens, borders, and pairing with bold‑leaved shade plants.
The Jurassic Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern (Athyrium otophorum) brings a uniquely elegant texture to shaded spaces with its finely cut pale‑green fronds that unfurl from distinctly red stems. As the foliage matures, the two‑toned effect deepens, creating a soft, layered appearance against the darker green older fronds. This herbaceous perennial forms compact, arching clumps ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moisture‑retentive beds. Reliable and easy to grow, it thrives in evenly moist, well‑drained, organically rich soil and pairs beautifully with hostas, heucheras, and other shade‑loving perennials for a refined, naturalistic look.
Plant Description
A clump‑forming shade fern featuring airy, arching fronds that transition from pale green to deeper tones as they mature, emerging atop ornamental red stems.
Foliage
Pale‑green new fronds create a two‑toned effect with older dark‑green foliage; finely cut for a feathery texture.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade; ideal for cool, sheltered garden areas.
Watering Needs
Maintain evenly moist soil; water regularly and mulch to retain soil moisture.
Soil Requirements
Requires organically rich, well‑drained soil; mulch with compost for best performance.
Growth & Size
Reaches approximately 18 inches tall and 18 inches wide; moderate growth rate.
Special Features
Easy‑care, herbaceous perennial; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates very wet areas.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for woodland gardens, borders, moisture‑retentive beds, and combining with bold‑leaved plants such as hostas and heucheras.
Care Instructions
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring; divide clumps every 2–3 years.
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