Good plant #18 - Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red'

A gobful of a name but a belting fern - my favourite fern. 

This plant is the queen of moist and shady sites. 

In spring, just as new fronds are beginning to unfurl, I shove a spade between frond groups and dig a piece out to make at least one new plant.

This has long lasting fronds and unusual red stems.  It looks great with hostas.

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