Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Woodsiaceae (Athyriaceae) |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Species | niponicum |
| Variety | pictum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Deciduous triangular fern with a weeping habit. |
| ID Characteristic | Light green fonds with dark midribs. Spori that forms a herringbone patter on the veins of pinnules. |
| Landscape | Woodland gardens, shade gardens or shaded border fronts. |
| Cultivation | Partial or full shade in normal or sandy soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Colour Description | Soft grey-green with silver overtone. |
Photographs
A. niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace', at RHS Garden Rosemoor in North Devon, England.
A. niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red', also at RHS Garden Rosemoor.
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