Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Common Name: Japanese painted fern
Type: Herbaceous perennial fern
Family: Woodsiaceae
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Sunlight: Part shade to full shade but can be grown in more sun with lots of water, best colour in light shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Needs organically rich soil, even moisture to thrive
Plant Height x Width: 1' - 1.5' x 1' - 1.5'
Leaf: Dark green/red foliage
Maintenance: Low maintenance, pull out dead fronds, can be divided
Landscape use: Woodland garden, great with hosts, epimediums, great in swaths for visual impact
Pest and Disease: Prone to rust - remove fronds if affected
Planting Instructions: Very fragile plant so place it in an area it won't get stepped on
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer and rabbit tolerant
Type: Herbaceous perennial fern
Family: Woodsiaceae
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Sunlight: Part shade to full shade but can be grown in more sun with lots of water, best colour in light shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Needs organically rich soil, even moisture to thrive
Plant Height x Width: 1' - 1.5' x 1' - 1.5'
Leaf: Dark green/red foliage
Maintenance: Low maintenance, pull out dead fronds, can be divided
Landscape use: Woodland garden, great with hosts, epimediums, great in swaths for visual impact
Pest and Disease: Prone to rust - remove fronds if affected
Planting Instructions: Very fragile plant so place it in an area it won't get stepped on
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer and rabbit tolerant