Pewter Lace Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' P.P. # 15721
Dramatic metallic pewter foliage is a stand-out in the shade garden. The dark blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. Short habit and spreading form is excellent foreground foliage and for pots. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 15 inches tall, 12 inches wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Silver-blue |
| Item no.: | 4454 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Dramatic metallic pewter foliage is a stand-out in the shade garden. The dark blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. Short habit and spreading form is excellent foreground foliage and for pots. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 15 inches tall, 12 inches wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Silver-blue |
| Item no.: | 4454 |
