Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Lowe's
1360 North Ashland Avenue Chicago IL 60622
- Cityescape Garden Center
3022 W. Lake St. Chicago IL 60612
- Lowe's
2630 N. Narragansett Chicago IL 60639
- Gethsemane Garden Center
5739 N. Clark St. Chicago IL 60660
| 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/Fire Wise, 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. |
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: 6
Good to grow!