Athyrium filix-femina 'DRE'S DAGGER' (Criss-Cross Lady Fern)
Foliage is narrow and mid-green, with the tips of the fronds ending in a forked point, and arranged in a criss-cross pattern. Shorter sport of ‘Victoriae’. Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested; handling plant may cause skin irritation/allergy.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1.5-2 ft tall x 1.5 ft wide
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit tolerant
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native Cultivar |
Vibrant violet-blue flowers on short spikes in the spring. Foliage is glossy, near-black with scalloped leaves. Compact groundcover.
Blooms from late spring to early summer
0.5 ft tall x 3 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Groundcover
Lilac purple feathery plumes bloom atop deep green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1.5-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Fragrant
Tolerant to juglone
Large (7-8″ wide) silvery, heart-shaped foliage are substantial and brighten up a shade garden. Sprays of blue flowers that resemble Forget-Me-Not’s appear in abundance above the foliage in spring.
Blooms in mid to late spring
15″ x 24″ spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Clump-forming bright lime green leaves grow below tall stems with small white bell-shaped flowers. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
1 ft tall x 1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant
Large pink bells that turn blue with maturity, shiny silver foliage with flecks of green, blooms early to late spring, moderate growth rate, 0.5-1 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide, full sun to partial shade
« Previous Product
Light green lacy fronds grow , moderate growth rate,
Blooms mid spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Next Product »
Bright green lacy fronds on red stems. Moderate growth rate.
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Groundcover
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant