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Athyrium filix-femina
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A fern that typifies ferns in general. The size after 10 years is 100 cm. The leaf colour is green. This plant is completely hardy.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.3.6.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants that like the shade, between trees and shrubs.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants of near the edge of a forest: some shade, some sun.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : wijfjesvaren

Flowering period :

Size approx. : 80 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 3

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Vercors, Frankrijk

Date taken : 21.07.2012

Family : Woodsiaceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Vancouver Island, Canada

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Norway

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Norway

© picture 5 : © Garden Picture - the large profession al photo archive for all kind of garden plants

© picture 6 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Vercors, Frankrijk

© picture 7 : Th. Ploeger en Zn