Athyrium niponicum

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Japanese Painted Fern

The Japanese painted fern grows to 18 inches tall. The 20-inch fronds are a soft grayish-green overlaid with silver with contrasting dark maroon midribs. For the best color, plant this fern in light shade.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Groundcover
Understory
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9