![Lady-fern, Athyrium filix-femina](/sites/default/files/styles/node_hero_default/public/2021-04/6012933776_050f7ea809_h.jpg?h=a32b3037&itok=hGzJdfmZ)
Brian Eversham
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Brian Eversham
Lady fern
Scientific name: Athyrium filix-femina
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 1.2mConservation status
Common.