Athyrium otophorum var. okanum
eared lady fern
A deciduous, clump-forming fern growing to 80cm tall. The broad, arching bipinnate leaves are a light yellow-green colour with contrasting dark purple-red stalks and midribs
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Red | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | Green Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Woodsiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Athyrium are deciduous ferns with erect or creeping rhizomes bearing usually pinnate to tripinnate fronds, often of thin texture, and they are especially shade-tolerant
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, preferably neutral or acid soil in a sheltered position in dappled or full shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Tidy plant and remove leaves when they begin to die down
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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