Spring Garden Tips

Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
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Botanical Name

Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

12 to 18 inches

Width

2 feet (12 to 18 inch fronds)

Flowers

Grown for interesting green-silver foliage with hints of red and blue

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, organic

Planting and Care

Space plants 24 inches apart, thrives in moist humid conditions, topdress with 2 to 3 inches of compost, best color in light (morning sun), can scorch in excess or afternoon sun, remove green sprouts

Problems

None serious

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