Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
Japanese Painted Fern
![Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum' Japanese Painted Fern from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-730.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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- 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year!
- Silver fronds with dusty purple towards center
- Purplish red veins
- Low, mounding habit
- Slow spreading by rhizomes
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Rabbit Resistant](image/chars/char-37.png)
Rabbit Resistant
![Full Shade](image/chars/char-3.png)
Full Shade
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in moist soil. Plant in part-full shade. Leaves leaves on plant through winter; remove in spring if wish to. Divide in spring.
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Rose Type:
- AARS Winner