Scientific
Name:
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Athyrium nipponicum v. pictum
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Common Name:
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Japanese Painted Fern
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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Deciduous
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Perennial vs. Annual
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Perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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Shade to part sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 12-18" tall X 18-24" wide with
time
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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N/A
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Zone
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Zones 4-9. hardy to 10° F or less
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Description,
Notes
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Burgundy/Purple stems with metallic
silver softly arching fronds brighten any part shade location.
"Colonizes" over time with rich soil and adequate moisture
to form eye-catching clumps of vivid accent color for
the shade; Deer Resistant; Perfect under redwoods; Sandy
to clay soils; Hardy.
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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