Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum 'Metallica' (Metallic Japanese Painted Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Woodsiaceae (Athyriaceae) |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Species | nipponicum |
| Variety | pictum |
| Cultivar | 'Metallica' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Ferns |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 45 |
| Spread | 60 |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Combine in shade gardens with Astilbe, Brunera, Hosta and Epimedium. Plant along the edges of streams and ponds in protected locations and under forest canopy where there are permanently moist soils. |
| Propagation | Division in spring. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well drained, organic soils in partial to full shade. |