Ferns
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Japanese Painted Fern
The 2004 Perennial Plant of the year, Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' is a must-have for any shade garden. This variety of Japanese Painted Fern is low-maintenance and is one of the showiest ferns for shade gardens. 'Pictum' produces 12- to 18-inch fronds that are a soft shade of metallic silver-gray with hints of burgundy. This lovely fern, which prefers partial to full shade, makes an outstanding combination plant for adding color, texture, and habit to landscape beds and containers.
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2004 Perennial Plant of the Year
Japanese Painted Fern Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Best frond color in light shade. Soil must not be allowed to dry out.
Height:12-18 Inches |
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Spread:18-24 Inches |
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Hardiness Zone:3 - 8 |
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Great Companion Plants for Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Coral Bells
(Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple')
Lungwort
(Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash')
False Spirea
(Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland')
Bugleweed
(Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty')
Shooting Star
(Dodecatheon meadia )
Coral Bells
(Heuchera 'Spellbound')
Similar Plants to Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Ostrich fern
(Matteuccia struthiopteris )
Lady fern
(Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady in Red')
Tassel fern
(Polystichum polyblepharum )
Giant Japanese Painted Fern
(Athyrium niponicum 'Godzilla')