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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’ is an attractive, deciduous lady fern, forming a medium-sized clump of feathery, filigree green leaves. It's easy to grow and has a non-spreading habit.
Grow Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’ in a woodland setting in part-shade, ideally in a sheltered spot as the fronds can break easily. Trim to the ground in late autumn or early spring. Propagate by sowing spores in late-summer, or by division in spring.
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Athyrium ‘Vernoniae cristatum’ and wildlife
Athyrium ‘Vernoniae cristatum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Athyrium ‘Vernoniae cristatum’ poisonous?
Athyrium ‘Vernoniae cristatum’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Athyrium 'Vernoniae Cristatum'