Pewter Lace Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace' PP #15,721
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum
SKU #04454
| 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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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 15 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| 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 |
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| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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