Japanese Painted Fern

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Common Name:	Japanese Painted Fern
Botanical Name:	*Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'*
Plant Type:	Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3
AHS Heat Zone:	9 to 1
Light Requirements:	Partial Shade; Full Shade
Water Usage:	Medium
Soil Type:	Moist, Well-Drained
Height:	1 ft.
Spread:	1 ft.
Season of Bloom:
Bloom Color:
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Deciduous
Native TX Plant:	Adapted
Wildlife Value:

A 12" growing fern with metallic gray to gray-green fronds. This most unusual fern shows best color in partial shade in soil that is never wet but never dries out. Fronds emerge in early spring making it a great companion for early blooming perennials and bulbs. Will tolerate several hours of sun. Very hardy and easy to grow.

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