Athyrium asplenioides, Southern Lady Fern is most commonly found in lowland forests, on and near ravine slopes, and within frequently burned pinelands. Easily grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates drier soils than many other ferns. Will tolerate full sun, however, only if soil is kept constantly moist. Shelter from wind to protect fronds from breaking. Once established, they will grow in a dense circular shuttlecock-like clump to 2-3' tall.
 
Common throughout N.C. Click to see it's range in North Carolina
 
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