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Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’
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Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’


Eared Lady Fern

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 9.015.190


Also called Auriculate Lady Fern. This Japanese species is a nice selection for a woodland border or shady rock garden. It forms a clump of arching triangular leaves, light green in colour with maroon stems. Well behaved and non-spreading. Adapts well to containers. Deciduous: old foliage should be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants benefit from a mulch of compost to help retain soil moisture.

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Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’


Optimal Growing
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Plant Uses & Characteristics
Height
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
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