Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

Japanese Painted Fern

Green fronds are shaded with silver and highlighted with burgundy red;colors become more intense with some morning or afternoon sun.


  •  · Green fronds shaded with silver and burgundy
  •  · Colors are more intense with some sun
  •  · A highlight in the shade garden

Height:

14-18 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Zone:

4-9

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

Exposure

Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Shade Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil
Moist Soil

Nature Attraction

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Attributes

Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Good Container Plant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Summer

Athyrium

Common Name: Lady Fern

This genus of ferns consists of 180 species and is found throughout the world. This type of fern is the food source for many different kinds of butterflies and will tolerate drier soil than other ferns.