12 varieties priced · updated daily
Athyrium prices: what 12 varieties actually cost
Real prices from the mail-order nurseries we track, rechecked every day. Athyrium runs $13.00 to $24.00, with a median of $14.14.
Every Athyrium variety we track, cheapest first
All 12 priced varieties.
| Variety | From | High | Nurseries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady FernAthyrium felix-femina | $13.00 | $16.99 | 2 |
| Japanese Painted FernAthyrium niponicum 'Pictum' | $13.00 | $29.99 | 5 |
| Regal Red Japanese Painted FernAthyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' | $13.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| Lady FernAthyrium filix-femina | $13.00 | $21.00 | 4 |
| Lady in Red FernAthyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red' | $13.29 | $25.00 | 5 |
| Crested Surf Japanese FernAthyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' | $13.29 | $17.99 | 4 |
| Ghost FernAthyrium niponicum 'Ghost' | $15.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| Japanese Painted Fern Burgundy LaceAthyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' | $16.99 | $23.00 | 2 |
| Japanese Painted FernAthyrium niponicum 'Mix' | $17.99 | — | 1 |
| Victoria Lady FernAthyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' | $18.40 | $26.50 | 2 |
| Japanese Painted FernAthyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' | $18.40 | — | 1 |
| Lemon Cream Japanese Painted FernAthyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream' | $24.00 | — | 1 |
Prices are the lowest currently listed across the mail-order nurseries we track, re-checked daily. We take no commission and run no affiliate links. Pot size varies between listings and is the main reason two nurseries can differ several-fold on the same variety — always check the size on the nursery's own page. See what dropped in price today →
Athyrium price questions
How much does Athyrium cost?
Across the 12 Athyrium varieties we currently track prices for, the range is $13.00 to $24.00, with a median of $14.14. The cheapest we see today is Lady Fern at $13.00; the priciest is Lemon Cream Japanese Painted Fern at $24.00. Price tracks size and rarity more than anything else — a small plug of a common variety and a mature specimen of a new introduction are different products.
Why do prices vary so much between nurseries?
Mostly pot size. The same variety sold as a bare-root division, a quart, and a three-gallon shrub can differ several-fold, and nurseries do not label sizes consistently. We record the listed price for each offer and show the lowest, so compare the size on the nursery's own page before assuming the cheapest is the best value.
Where does this price data come from?
From our own daily price checks across the mail-order nurseries we track — not an affiliate feed, and not retailer-supplied "compare at" pricing. We earn no commission if you buy, and no nursery pays for placement; each plant page simply shows whichever nursery is currently cheapest.
When is the best time to buy Athyrium?
Watch the discount breadth rather than the sticker. Our price index tracks what share of plants are discounted on any given day against the recent norm, which is a better buy signal than any single listing. End-of-season clearances are real, but so is picked-over stock.
