Athyrium filix femina Lady in Red Hybrid SC genetics

SC genetics

Discovered at Virginia's Mobjack Nursery and first auctioned for $700 at the 1992 Hosta Convention

The flowers are a delightful blend of orange and pink

good winter drainage is key to survival

Athyrium filix femina Lady in Red Hybrid SC geneticsAthyrium filix femina 'Lady in Red' is a hot selection of our North American native, deer resistant lady fern (Athyrium filix femina var. angustum forma rubellum) from a volunteer at The New England Wildflower Society. The lacy, light green foliage is held upright on dark, brilliant red violet stipes (fern stems). Each plant of Athyrium 'Lady in Red' makes a slowly spreading patch to 3' in 5 years. This deciduous, easy to grow fern makes a great