Athyrium — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Athyrium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Athyrium filix-femina
Athyrium filix-femina
Family: Athyriaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, succeeding in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept constantly moist. A calcifuge plant that prefers an acid soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.5, though it can tolerate alkaline soils if plenty of leaf mould is added.
Full cultivation guide →Athyrium melanolepis
Athyrium melanolepis
Family: Athyriaceae
Cultivation
Athyrium melanolepis is native to northeastern China, Japan and Korea growing in hardiness zones 3 - 5. An easily grown plant, it is calcifuge and prefers an acid soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.5, but it tolerates alkaline soils if plenty of leaf mould is added. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Athyrium rubripes
Athyrium rubripes
Family: Athyriaceae
Cultivation
Athyrium rubripes is found in northeast China and the Russian Far East, where it grows in hardiness zones 3 - 4. An easily grown plant, it is calcifuge and prefers an acid soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.5, but it tolerates alkaline soils if plenty of leaf mould is added. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Athyrium yokoscense
Athyrium yokoscense
Family: Athyriaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it is calcifuge and prefers an acid soil with a pH from 4.5 to 6.5, but it tolerates alkaline soils if plenty of leaf mould is added. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist sheltered site with moderately high atmospheric humidity.
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