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Pewter Lace Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum
SKU #04454
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 15 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Dramatic pewter-colored foliage with a metallic sheen adds an elegant touch to a shaded garden setting. The dark blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. The low, spreading form works perfectly in the foreground of beds, along woodland pathways, or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | Dramatic pewter-colored foliage with a metallic sheen adds an elegant touch to a shaded garden setting. The dark blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. The low, spreading form works perfectly in the foreground of beds, along woodland pathways, or in containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pewter Lace Painted Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Pewter Lace Painted Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Pewter Lace Painted Fern is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Pewter Lace Painted Fern?
Pewter Lace Painted Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Pewter Lace Painted Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Pewter Lace Painted Fern grow?
Pewter Lace Painted Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Pewter Lace Painted Fern in my landscape?
Pewter Lace Painted Fern is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
What color is the foliage of Pewter Lace Painted Fern?
Pewter Lace Painted Fern has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Pewter Lace Painted Fern?
Good companion plants for Pewter Lace Painted Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia).
How do I care for Pewter Lace Painted Fern?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.