Athyrium filix femina Victoriae Ornamental Vines The specific epithet "formosanum" means

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

The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody

is topped with near-white flowers in early summer

bright red fruits follow the flowers in fall/winter

Athyrium filix femina Victoriae Ornamental Vines The specific epithet "formosanum" meansConsidered 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'