But the stipes and caudex retain a soft purple-red color all season. Originating in Japan and China, A. otophorium is rated hardy to USDA zone 6. This deciduous Lady Fern can reach two to three feet in height. It might increase faster in soil that stayed more consistently moist. Mine is in fairly deep shade.
Propagation is by division in early spring or spore.
There are more ferns on my list, so we ll continue this topic next time. See ya later. Maybe they only have a home phone and don't want a lot of calls. My resources didn't have it, so Debra. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Marge Talt's Gardening in Shade topic, please visit the Discussions page .