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Posted 05/29/2023 in Fern

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

One of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in color, overlaid in olive and silvery-pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems.

Post Details

Latin Name
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Common Name
Japanese Painted Fern
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-1.5 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

One of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in color, overlaid in olive and silvery-pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems.

Special Care Instructions

Divide clumps in spring. Best color in light shade. Don't allow soil to dry out.

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