Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' - 2026

Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’ is a captivating and compact cultivar of the lady fern, commonly known as the tatting fern due to its intricately beaded pinnae that resemble delicate lacework. Each narrow, arching frond features tiny rounded lobes that march along the central midrib, creating a texture that is both intricate and enchanting. Deciduous by nature, ‘Frizelliae’ forms tidy, clump-forming tufts of foliage, perfect for adding refined structure and a hint of whimsy to shaded corners of the garden.

This fern thrives in moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soils and flourishes in full to partial shade. It is hardy and forgiving, tolerant of slightly drier conditions once established, and generally pest- and disease-free. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, ‘Frizelliae’ is a reliable and striking choice—equally at home in woodland borders, containers, rock garden edges, or along shaded water features.