Athyrium filix femina Victoriae Ornamental Vines giant flower heads adorn the

giant flower heads adorn the top of the plant during the late spring and summer

bright red fruits follow the flowers in fall/winter

it can handle both slightly moist and slightly dry soils

is topped with near-white flowers in early summer

The specific epithet "formosanum" means beautiful but can also refer to a species' origin in Taiwan

Athyrium filix femina Victoriae Ornamental Vines giant flower heads adorn theConsidered the "Queen of Ferns," this exquisite selection of the deciduous, deer resistant lady fern was the pride and joy of the Victorian fern craze. The narrow pinnae of Athyrium 'Victoriae' are like little green boomerangs. As they are attached to each side of the stem, the effect is a three dimensional stunner in the woodland garden. At the end of each pinna, the fronds are crested, adding to the exquisite beauty. For us, Athyrium 'Victoriae'