Athyrium otophorum (Eared Lady Fern)

A dramatic addition to the garden, Athyrium otophorum (Eared Lady Fern) is a small deciduous fern forming a tuft of erect to arching, triangular, bipinnate fronds with reddish to purplish stems. Emerging pale silver and greenish gold throughout the growing season, the delicate fronds mature to dark green, giving the foliage a multicolor effect. Easy to grow and perfect for filling gaps between shrubs or under trees, Eared Lady Fern is a well-behaved, clumping fern that is right at home in woodland gardens combined with blue and gold hostas.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities.
• Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm).
• Performs best in part shade to full shade in preferably neutral or acid, moist, but well-drained soils. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Provide a sheltered location.
• This plant is a great choice for shady beds and borders, cottage gardens or woodland gardens.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Rabbit resistant.
• Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
• Propagate by division in spring or propagate from spores. Sow spores as soon as ripe at 59-68°F (15-20°C) in a humid environment with indirect light.
• Native to Japan and east Asia.