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Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’

Picture of Japanese Painted Fern

Few foliage plants provide the Wow!” factor like the Japanese Painted Fern. The fine textured foliage makes a lovely contrast with hydrangeas or hostas. But the real showstopper is the silvery purple foliage. Useful in almost any shaded area.”

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Shade
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Height: 1 to 1.5
Spread: 1 to 1.5
Flower: Not significant.
Foliage: Fine textured. Silver and purple.
Form: Spreading.