Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, humousy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Silvery-grey with purplish-red midribs |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division of rhizomes in spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | None |
|---|---|
| Deer | Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Hosta, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart |
Where it came from
| Grower | BlewLabel |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep soil evenly moist, do not allow to dry out.
Maintenance
Divide every few years in spring if clumps become too crowded.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
Voted 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. Spreads slowly via rhizomes.