Japanese Painted Fern 'Pictum'
2.5 Quart
$29.99
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Fern · Zones 4–8
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Japanese Painted Fern 'Pictum'
$29.99
The short version
A fern for part sun or shade.
Deer usually pass it by.
Zones 4–8Part sun · ShadeModerate waterNot pet-safe
Stock
In stockTracking the day it leavesPromise
Arrives aliveOr we replace it. How
Spacing and size
18–24 in. apart.
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The story
A fern that's been painted.
Soft, arching fronds in silvery gray-green with burgundy midribs, like someone went over them with a dry brush. It brightens dark corners and holds its own in a container.
Light
Part shade to shade. A little morning sun gives the best color.
Water
Keep evenly moist. It handles short dry spells but browns in drought.
Planting
Plant in spring or early fall, crown at the surface, in soil with plenty of organic matter.
The fern that adds color, not just texture, to shade.
The facts
Size12–18 in. tall, 18–24 in. wideShowNo flowers; fronds spring to frostLightPart sun, ShadeZones4–8WaterAverageGood forDeer-resistantPetsNot pet-safe; keep out of reach
Plays well with
Complete the planting.
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