Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum)
[ah-THEER-ee-um nih-PON-ih-kum variety PIK-tum]
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Deciduous Perennial Weeping Fern in the Woodsiaceae Family
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
#1 gallon |
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$14.22 |
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Discover the artistry of the Japanese Painted Fern, adorned with tri-color pastels on its fronds. Glowing burgundy stems gracefully transition to soft green pinnae, finishing with a delicate spray of creamy white, a masterpiece in your garden. |
An absolutely stunning addition to any shade garden. Metallic silver/white frames green fading into deep burgundy centers on each frond to create a truly unique.
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Pros
- Beautiful contrasting foliage
- Shade and moisture lover
- Cold-hardy
- Very low maintenance
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Chosen plant of the year by the Perennial Plant Association in 2004.
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Cons
- Will not tolerate full sun
- Not drought tolerant (needs consistent moisture)
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
12 - 18 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Slow |
Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - Wet |
Zones |
4a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Tags |
Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall interest, Filler, Formal Garden, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to Asia, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Pond, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
Non-flowering
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Flower Color |
Non-Flowering
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Foliage Color |
Grayish Green
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Commonly Planted with...
Great contrast with Hosta 'Patriot' or Heuchera 'Palace Purple'.
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Photos of This with...
Myers Foxtail Fern,
Proven Accents Pegasus Begonia,
Helmond Pillar Japanese Barberry,
Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss,
Heart To Heart Heart And Soul Elephant Ear,
Golden Mop Japanese Falsecypress,
Durand Clematis,
Brilliance Japanese Shield Fern,
Purple Wintercreeper Euonymus,
Coral Bells 'Caramel',
Dolce Wildberry Coralbells,
Aureomarginata Hosta,
Quick Fire Hydrangea,
Ostrich Fern,
Cinnamon Fern,
Green Carpet Japanese Pachysandra,
Husker Red Beardtongue,
Spot On Lungwort,
Kong Jr. Green Halo Coleus,
Kong Jr. Rose Coleus,
Fire Chief Arborvitae,
Emerald Green Arborvitae,
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