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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

Painted in smoky grey and shades of green, the unusual fronds of this hybrid twist as they ascend; a unique addition to the shade garden. Sh/M

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

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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Godzilla'

aka Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Godzilla', Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-6'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Athyrium niponicum 'Godzilla' foliage by plant lust
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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
Photo of Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' foliage by Avant Gardens
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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
Photo of Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' foliage by Fantastic Plants
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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
Photo of Athyrium niponicum 'Applecourt' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum

aka Japanese Painted Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Athyrium niponicum foliage by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
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