Athyrium

Lady ferns are deciduous, with quite thin-to-the-touch fronds, in contrast to many others. Excellent for a shady border, nearer to the front. Fronds are pinnate to tripinnate, off creeping rhizomes. Although less vigorous than other fern groups, there are more cultivated forms around which have been bred for colour and patterns on the fronds, with pinks, purple and silver in effect.