| Common Name: |
Japanese Painted Fern |
| Scientific Name: |
Anisocampium niponicum; syn. Athyrium niponicum, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, Athyrium niponicum f. metallicum |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Painted Lady Fern |
| Category: |
Fern |
| Habit: |
Perennial |
| Form: |
Arching habit |
| Flower Description: |
Non-flowering |
| Foliage Description: |
Fronds are a soft grayish-green with an overlay of silvery hues accented by contrasting dark maroon midribs. Silvering is best for several weeks in the spring, with fronds becoming greener as hot temperatures arrive |
| Height of Plant: |
1-1 1/2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-1 1/2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Part shade to full shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Grown in humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil |
| Native Range: |
Native to eastern Asia |
| Propagation: |
Division |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Other Information: |
Specific epithet means Japanese |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |