Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'

Tatting Fern

Deciduous Fern

Tatting fern, a unique variety of the lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) known as ‘Frizelliae’, is characterized by its short, arching stipes that extend only up to a foot in length. These fronds are alternately adorned with half-moon-shaped, fringed pinnae (leaflets), creating a visually striking effect. This distinctive feature has made tatting fern a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor display, serving as a captivating conversation piece.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 12" - 18" tall x 12" - 18" wide
Shape / Form: Clumping
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Dwarf / Compact Plant

Foliage Color: Green

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Deer Resistant, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring
Position / Role: front of border, matrix / mingler
Collections: Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Cut Back to Rejuvenate

Suitable Substitutes

Athyrium felix-femina 'Dre's Dagger' | Victorian Lady Fern, Dres Dagger Crested lady fern