3.5 Inch Athyrium Okanum Live Fern | Eared Lady Fern | Shade Perennial | Woodland Fern | Burgundy Stem Fern

Bring elegant texture and beautiful foliage to your shade garden with Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum', commonly known as Eared Lady Fern. This hardy deciduous fern is prized for its soft pale green fronds highlighted by rich burgundy stems and veins. Fresh spring growth often emerges with attractive bronze tones before maturing into graceful arching fronds that brighten woodland gardens throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage turns golden-yellow before going dormant for winter.

Thriving in partial to full shade, Okanum is an easy-care perennial that performs beautifully in woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and other consistently moist locations.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum'
• Common Name: Eared Lady Fern
• Pot Size: 3.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial Fern
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches
• Foliage: Pale Green Fronds with Burgundy Stems and Veins
• New Growth: Bronze to Coppery Tones
• Fall Color: Golden Yellow
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
• Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

Why You'll Love It
• Elegant burgundy stems and veins
• Attractive bronze spring foliage
• Beautiful woodland garden accent
• Golden fall color
• Deer resistant
• Low-maintenance perennial
• Excellent for shade gardens

Perfect For
• Woodland Gardens
• Shade Borders
• Foundation Plantings
• Containers
• Moist Garden Beds
• Naturalized Landscapes

Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Hostas
• Heuchera
• Tiarella
• Tricyrtis

Plant Care
Plant in rich, humus-rich, well-drained soil that remains consistently moist. Grow in partial to full shade to protect the delicate fronds from strong afternoon sun. Water regularly during dry weather and apply mulch to help conserve soil moisture. Remove old fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Slugs may occasionally feed on young foliage.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy, well-rooted live plant in a 3.5-inch nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to retain moisture and protect foliage during shipping.
• Plant appearance naturally varies throughout the seasons and may be dormant during fall and winter.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to help protect live plants.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor leaf loss or slight wilting during shipping is normal and plants recover quickly with proper care.

Important Notes
• Deciduous ferns naturally go dormant during fall and winter.
• Living plants vary in size and appearance throughout the growing season.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• Nursery pot dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.