Photo by Forestfarm
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Also Known As
- Wildwood Twist Painted Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist' plant details
Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist' is a deciduous fern with blue, purple and variegated 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: athyriaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Uses: border plant, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Gardening facts about Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist' plant
How to Grow Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Anisocampium for your garden
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum Pictum Group 'Metallicum'
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum Pictum Group
aka Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, Japanese Painted Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Applecourt'
aka Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court', Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Applecourt', Applecourt Japanese Painted Fern, Crested Japanese Painted Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Regal Red'
aka Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Ursula's Red'
aka Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red', Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red', Athyrium nipponica Ursula's Red', Ursula's Red Japanese painted fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 20"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved