Southern Lady Fern

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Ground covers

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Moisture

Dry Well drained Moist

Soil

Sand Loam Clay Organic

Soil pH

Acid Neutral

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Rabbits

Habit

Ascending Clumping Erect Spreading

Plant type

Fern Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.