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Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' - Eared Lady Fern
Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' - Eared Lady Fern

Eared Lady Fern

Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum'

Also called Auriculate Lady Fern

  • Fronds emerge a deep purple and open to a silvery-green
  • Deep purple stems throughout the season
  • New fronds open a whitish-green and darken as they age
  • Upright clumping habit on sturdy stems
  • Colonies form by shallow rhizomes
  • Great plant for brightening a shady spot
  • Sun will cause the fronds to darken in colour

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
30-60 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to partial shade. Colours are more distinct in light shade. Stems can be pruned off in spring.

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Full Shade
Full Shade
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Silver
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Woodland/woods edge