Common ladyfern

Common ladyfern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: container, sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a none rate, and new seedlings will have a chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 4.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Athyrium filix-femina profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Athyrium Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs