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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

Also Known As

  • Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls'
  • Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls'
  • Silver Falls Japanese painted fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' plant details

Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' is a deciduous fern with blue foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unlike many Painted Ferns, the shimmering silver contrasted with red veins of this stunner intensifies during the season! PSh-S/M PPatent12803PVR
Zn 4. Silver fronds with maroon viens. Deciduous.
Unlike any other painted fern, this one intensifies its silvering as the season progresses! Winner of the 2002 "Stars of Spring" awards in New Zealand, this is a salute to "silvertude" with stunning, lustrous fronds that shimmer with its contrasting red veins. Named after a set of famous Oregon waterfalls. Later to appear in the spring than the other Japanese painted ferns.

Gardening facts about Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' plant

How to Grow Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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