Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
12615 S.w. 72nd Avenue Tigard OR 97223
- Gardener's Choice Garden Center
14240 S.w. Pacific Hwy. Tigard OR 97223
- Dennis' 7 Dees
10455 S.w. Butner Road Portland OR 97225
- Drake's 7 Dees Westside
5645 S. W. Scholls Ferry Portland OR 97225
| Botanical Pronunciation | a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum PIK-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!