Common Ladyfern (Filix-femina)
The
Common Ladyfern (Filix-femina) is generally described as
a perennial forb/herb.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer and fall .
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Common Ladyfern (Filix-femina) has a
long life span relative to most other plant species and a
moderate growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Common Ladyfern (Filix-femina) will reach up to
3 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.
The
Common Ladyfern (Filix-femina) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
container, sprigs.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-38°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category |
|
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| General Type |
Forb/herb |
| Growth Period |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Duration |
Perennial |
| Lifespan |
Long |
| Plant Nativity |
Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
| Displays Fall Colors |
Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form |
Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance |
Low |
| Shade Tolerance |
Tolerant |
| Height When Mature |
3 |
| Vegetative Spread |
Moderate |
| Flower Conspicuousness |
No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance |
None |
| Seed Spread Rate |
None |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) |
Container, Sprigs |
| Moisture Requirements |
Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required |
No |
| Minimum Temperature |
-38 |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
12 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants |
No |
| Toxic to Livestock |
No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Slow |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability |
No |
| Responds to Coppicing |
No |
| pH Range |
4.5–7 pH |
| Precipitation Range |
30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density |
1700–2700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures |
Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots |
12 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days |
80 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance |
None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
| Leaf Retention |
No |
| Fire Resistant |
No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
can be found in
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
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