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Japanese painted fern

Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. Luminescent blue-green fronds with dark central ribs fade to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Description from monrovia.com

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Japanese painted fern

Japanese painted fern fast facts

Scientific Name

Athyrium niponicum

Family

Athyriaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Does not attract wildlife

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Filtered, Full Shade

Water Needs

Medium to Wet

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Japanese painted fern

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