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Athyrium otophorum (Eared lady fern)
3 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Athyrium otophorum
Other names
Eared lady fern
Genus
Athyrium Athyrium
Species
A. otophorum - A. otophorum is a deciduous fern bearing upright, triangular, bipinnate, grey-green fronds, pale green when young, with reddish-purple midribs and rounded pinnae.
Athyrium otophorum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Removed dead fronds in late winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Athyrium otophorum (Eared lady fern) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Bog garden
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates alkaline conditions. Foliage will scorch and decline if soil dries out. Mulch in spring to retain moisture.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Athyrium otophorum
Other names
Eared lady fern
Genus
Athyrium Athyrium
Species
A. otophorum - A. otophorum is a deciduous fern bearing upright, triangular, bipinnate, grey-green fronds, pale green when young, with reddish-purple midribs and rounded pinnae.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Removed dead fronds in late winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Athyrium otophorum (Eared lady fern) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Bog garden
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist, neutral to acid soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates alkaline conditions. Foliage will scorch and decline if soil dries out. Mulch in spring to retain moisture.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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