Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum (Pictum Group) [dwarf]

Also Known As

Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum 'Dwarf'
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Dwarf'
Japanese Painted Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf] plant details

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf] is a deciduous fern with blue, pink 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, pink and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum var. pictum [dwarf]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This strain seems to be a true genetic dwarf. The ever-popular Japanese Painted Fern, well known for the elegant blending of silver and red-purple in the fronds. Among the general public this is probably the most in demand fern here at the nursery. These are spore grown with some fantastic color forms, color is somewhat dependent upon light levels; it will tolerate a surprising amount of sun.