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Athyrium Dre's Dagger
A more compact form of the sought after Victoria fern. The slim, deep green fronds are unusually crisscrossed and come to a narrow point that terminates with a small crest that grows through the season. It brings elegance to any shaded or morning sun location in rich soils. High contrast red petioles complete this masterpiece.
Common Name: Crested lady fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type: Fern
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Habit: Clumping
Size (W/HT/FL HT):30"/30"/NA"
Growth Rate: Slow
Most Active Growing Season: Spring
Soil: Fertile, rich, moist soil with good porosity
pH: 5.5-6.5
Light: Shade to part shade
Nutritional Needs: Moderate nutritio
Water (Garden): This plant likes humidity, so keep evenly moist. Drought can force plants into dormancy.
How Different?: This is a nice clone with narrower leaves, good cross hatching, and a sharp tip. This easy-to-grow dwarf selection is about half the size of typical A. ‘Victoriae’. This is a clone and therefore not variable.
Landscape Value: It is wonderful in the shade garden, in a container, as an understory plant, or in the woodland garden.