Ferns: Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
Botanical name: Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
Common name: Fern, Japanese Painted
Planted
4
times
at a glance
| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
deer resistant |
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description for "Ferns: Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'"
Japanese Painted Fern has a spreading habit. A most unusually colored fern. This type has recently received some much-deserved attention. The fronds are muted grey-green, contrasting sharply with purplish-mahogany stems. There is a faintly silvery sheen on the whole plant. This Japanese native is best grown in light shade with rich, moisture-retentive, but not soggy, soil where it will reproduce quickly. Highly recommended.

