Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

2004 Perennial Plant of the Year

Japanese Painted Fern

Zone 3

This is one of the showiest ferns with gorgeous bluish green fronds which are heavily frosted with silver. Dark red stems bleed colour into the silvery foliage to create a stunning painted effect.  'Pictum' is a well-behaved, clumping fern easily grown in part to full shade and moist, well-drained, compost-rich soil.  The magnificent texture and colour of this fern electrifies the shaded, dark areas of the garden.  It is a wonderful companion to  other shade loving perennials.  HEIGHT: 45-50 cm SPREAD: 50-55 cm

1 gallon container size