Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
SKU
3612
Dramatic high-contrast color is a stand-out against darker greens of the shade garden. Each frond bears darker, blue green central rib that fades to silver variegation at the edges. Short stature and spreading form is excellent foreground foliage and ideal for pots. A low-point problem solver that prefers moist to wet soils. Herbaceous perennial. Full to part shade. Moderate growing 18 in. to 2 ft. tall and wide. Hardy. 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year.
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4 - 8 Change
Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| 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, Houseplant, 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. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Color for Shade |
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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