{"product_id":"lady-in-red-fern","title":"Lady in Red Fern","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLacy Green Fronds on Striking Red Stems for the Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady in Red Fern (\u003cem\u003eAthyrium filix-femina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lady in Red') is a standout selection of our native lady fern, prized for the vivid burgundy-red stems that glow beneath its airy, lacy green fronds. The color contrast lights up shaded beds and intensifies as the plant matures. Tough, adaptable, and deer-resistant, it brings refined texture and a pop of color to woodland gardens in Woodbury, Maple Grove, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLady in Red Fern Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich soil; tolerates clay with added compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F; dies back and returns each spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; lacy green fronds with red-burgundy stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor in the shade garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red stems add warmth and contrast among green-foliage shade plants. Space 18–24 inches apart for a full look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e A graceful, upright accent beneath trees and along shaded walks. Pair with hostas, Japanese painted fern, and astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into moist, shaded soil. Keep consistently moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Lady in Red Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch with shredded leaves. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Lady in Red Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist — water every 1–2 days in dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture; lady fern tolerates short dry spells better than most but prefers consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the stems really red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the burgundy-red stems are the signature feature, deepening in color as the plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it related to the native lady fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's a selection of \u003cem\u003eAthyrium filix-femina\u003c\/em\u003e, the native lady fern, chosen for its colorful stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic native species in fresh green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery fronds that pair beautifully with the red stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold foliage to anchor the lacy fern texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315487101233,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/lady-in-red-fern.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/lady-in-red-fern","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}