Jurassic™ Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern

Athyrium otophorum, Eared Lady Fern, Auriculate Lady Fern, English Painted Fern, Asplenium otophorum

Add airy, feathery texture to a shady spot with the arching fronds of this clump-forming fern. Pale green fronds unfurl from red stems, creating a two-toned look with the older, dark-green foliage. Excellent in a woodland garden combined with bold-leaved plants such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Ferns
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18" - 24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Jurassic™ Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern | Athyrium otophorum, Eared Lady Fern, Auriculate Lady Fern, English Painted Fern, Asplenium otophorum || Add airy, feathery texture to a shady spot with the arching fronds of this clump-forming fern. Pale green fronds unfurl from red stems, creating a two-toned look with the older, dark-green foliage. Excellent in a woodland garden combined with bold-leaved plants such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial.
Partial Sun, Shade, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia