Common Ladyfern

Scientific Name: Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Pteridophyta / Filicopsida / / Polypodiales / Dryopteridaceae / Athyrium Roth/ Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

Common Ladyfern
General Information
Usda SymbolATFI
GroupFern
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsATFI

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed AbundanceNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Common Ladyfern

Common Ladyfern

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