Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Subarctic ladyfern, Asplenium ladyfern, Southern Lady Fern
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Nasal irritation
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Poultice
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Athyrium filix-femina
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Ladyfern
Barberry
In Hindi
lady fern
Burberry
In German
Wald-Frauenfarn
Burberry
In French
Athyrium filix-femina
Burberry
In Spanish
Athyrium filix-femina
Burberry
In Greek
lady fern
Burberry
In Portuguese
lady fern
Burberry
In Polish
Wietlica samicza
kwaśnica
In Latin
lady fern
Barberry
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Ranunculales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Physematieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ladyfern and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Ladyfern and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Ladyfern and Barberry. Ladyfern doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Ladyfern does not have fragrant flowers. Ladyfern has allergic reactions like Nasal irritation and Barberry has allergic reactions like Nasal irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ladyfern and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ladyfern and Barberry
Season and care of Ladyfern and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ladyfern and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ladyfern season is Summer and Fall and Barberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ladyfern is Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ladyfern is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ladyfern and Barberry Physical Information
Ladyfern and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ladyfern height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ladyfern and Barberry are as follows:
Ladyfern flower color: Not Available
Ladyfern leaf color: Light Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ladyfern and Barberry
Care of Ladyfern and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ladyfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ladyfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.