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Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum/Japanese Painted Fern
Large clump of the Japanese fern in summer
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Large clump of the Japanese fern in summer
Close-up of the silvery-gray fronds
Richly detailed foliage
Fronds are a soft gray metallic color with hints of red and blue
On of the showiest of ferns and one of best perennials for the garden
New growth of fronds in early spring
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Scientific Name:
Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum
Common Name:
Japanese Painted Fern
Plant Type:
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
It has grayish-green fronds with an overlay of silver. It is easy to grow as long as it is not allowed to dry out. One of the most popular cultivated ferns. Plant in humus-enriched soil. Relatively slow spreading fern.