Japanese Painted Fern
Overview: A fern grown for its silvery-gray fronds with wine-red midribs.
Mature size: Approximately 1–1.5 ft. tall and 1.5–2 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Partial to full shade; best color develops in light shade rather than deep shade
Flowering season: Non-flowering — grown for its fronds
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Water needs: Average to consistent moisture; do not let it dry out
Special features: Deciduous, slowly spreading fern with an arching, weeping habit; low-maintenance, pest- and disease-free; deer- and rabbit-resistant
Wildlife value: Cover and nesting material for small wildlife
Botanical name: Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'
Category: Ground Cover