Athyrium filix-femina

Athyrium filix-femina 
(Lady Fern) An attractive fern, fine and delicate.  Tolerates a wide wide range of soils but prefers moist, well-drained soil that is full of organic matter. At maturity, individual leaves are flat with cresting along the edges and a large tassel at the end of each frond. Great woodland selection. Deer resistant. Shade or partial shade.15-24", Z4-6.

Photo: Midwest Groundcovers