Japanese Painted Fern

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.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

False Spirea

Sweet Woodruff

Plant Details

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

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Michele B.'s collection

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