Japanese Painted Fern
Common name
Japanese Painted Fern
Botanical name
Athyrium niponicum
Variety
Pictum (Metallicum)
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Shade
Height
18-20" (46-51 cm)
Habit
Clumping
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
About
Fantastic foliage for the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive accent to burgundy or silver-leaved plants and ruby or white flowers, which highlight the rich colors in the fern. New growth is lighter in color and contrasts nicely with older fronds.
