Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Subarctic ladyfern, Asplenium ladyfern, Southern Lady Fern
Grass
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Nasal irritation
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Athyrium filix-femina
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Ladyfern
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
lady fern
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Wald-Frauenfarn
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Athyrium filix-femina
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Athyrium filix-femina
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
lady fern
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
lady fern
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Wietlica samicza
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
lady fern
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Athyrium
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Physematieae
Paniceae
Properties of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass. Ladyfern doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Ladyfern does not have fragrant flowers. Ladyfern has allergic reactions like Nasal irritation and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ladyfern season is Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ladyfern is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ladyfern is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ladyfern height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Care of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Ladyfern and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ladyfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ladyfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.