Fresh Lady In Red Ferns 25 bulbs per order. All bulbs are freshly dug per order Lady in Red differs from many wild lady ferns because of its deep red stipes (stems) found on each frond. These red stems contrast beautifully with its pale green, lacy foliage. Don't be fooled by the delicate appearance of this perennial fern, it's incredibly durable and in my experience, fairly deer resistant. Lady in Red's mature size is 18 inches tall spreading slowly to form a clump 24-30 inches across. Grow Lady in Red fern in partial to full shade in highly organic soil that is moist, but not soggy. It will grow in average garden soil that is well-amended to help retain moisture. Although it's deciduous (dies back to the ground in the winter), it does make a nice shade container plant with evergreens or seasonal annuals. Mix Lady in Red fern with other shade tolerant plants, such as hostas, hellebores or foam flower, as shown above. Two wonderful combinations are Lady in Red fern mixed with annual red variegated caladiums or with native perennial red columbines (Aquilegia canadensis), as shown below. The red from the companion plant enhances the red stems of the Lady in Red fern and vice versa.