Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Japanese Painted Fern
Plant Type: Fern
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Showy silvery-grey fronds with purple-red veining and stems. Low, mounding habit. Brightens dark spots in shade border. Partners well with purple and red foliage plants. A tough fern for the Midwest. Easy to grow. 2001 Illinois Perennial Plant of the Year.
Height12-18" |
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Spread18" |
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded) |
Landscape Application:
Wonderful foliage accent or groundcover for beds, borders and landscape containers.
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' Plant Care:
Prefers consistent moisture. Tolerates a variety of soil fertility types.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)
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