• Image of Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
    Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum'

Eared Lady Fern

This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

Shop Available Athyrium

Item #: 3409

Zones: 6a to 9b, at least

Dormancy: Winter

Height: 18" tall

Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin: China, Japan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


(aka: Athyrium oblitescens) Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' is a lovely 1.5' tall x 1.5' wide, deer-resistant Asian fern that's so unique it's recognizable from quite a distance. The triangular, plastic-feeling, pewter-green fronds are accented with dark reddish stipes (stems). When the new growth of Athyrium otophorum emerges, the contrast of the unfurling, reddish new foliage is dynamite against the green of the more mature fronds...outstanding as a tardily deciduous specimen plant in the woodland garden! Average to slightly moist soils are preferred.