Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
A dense herbaceous fern; is one of the hardiest, with a shapely form. Grows in a graceful arch. Compound leaves are dark green in colour, glazed with olive and pewter tones it is accented by burgundy stems. This general garden plant brings a fine and delicate texture to the landscape.

Type: Perennial
Height: 1.7 ft
Spread: 1.3 ft
Zone: 4
Sun: Part Shade to Full Shade
Soil: Moist
Flower: No Flower
Fruit: No Fruit

Growth Rate: Medium growth rate
Foliage: Variegated foliage with silver hues in spring, becoming greener
Applications: Used as a border plant, in edging or in a massed planting
Deer/Rabbit: Deer and rabbit resistant
Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds: Attracts butterflies

Sun: Part Shade to Full Shade
Drainage: Prefers moist, rich, acidic soils - will even tolerate some standing water

Maintenance: Low maintenance
Pruning: Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring

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