Athyrium Filix Femina 'Frizelliae'

A distinctive and highly ornamental lady fern cultivar prized for its curled, crested pinnae that create a whimsical, almost beaded appearance along the fronds. ‘Frizelliae’ is slower growing than the species but offers unmatched texture and curiosity value in shade gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 24–36 in (2–3 ft)



Foliage: Bright green with rounded, crested tips along each frond



Form: Upright, vase-shaped clump



Texture: Medium to coarse, highly architectural



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial fern (deciduous)



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade



Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained; prefers humus-rich soils



Water: Moderate; consistent moisture essential



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Woodland and shade gardens



Specimen fern for texture contrast



Mixed perennial borders



Fern collections and specialty gardens



Companion to hostas, astilbes, and epimediums



Notes



One of the most ornamental crested ferns available



Generally deer resistant



Slow to establish but long-lived once settled



Unique frond structure holds interest all season



Cut back old fronds in late winter or early spring

Plant type

Fern

Height

24-36"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Part shade to full shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Medium Sea Green

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No