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    Athyrium 'Silver Slippers'

    Scientific Name: Anisocampium 'Silver Slippers'

    Also Known As

    • Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Slippers'
    • Silver Slippers Japanese Painted Fern
    • Silver Slippers Painted Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Athyrium 'Silver Slippers' plant details

    Athyrium 'Silver Slippers' is a deciduous fern with blue, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with bright shade - 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 'Silver Slippers'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: athyriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy, green and variegated
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, edging plant, spreading, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium 'Silver Slippers'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - 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

    A petite painted fern with stiking tri-colors of grey, dark green & wine colored fronds. Plant in light shade for best affect otherwise partial sun to nearly full shade. 6-8 inches tall. Zones 4 to 9. Deciduous.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Thought to be a dwarf form of Japanese Painted Fern, 'Silver Slippers' will tuck into the tightest of niches. Reaching only 6-8" at maturity it has a striking blend of gray-green foliage and wine coloured mid-veins.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Athyrium 'Silver Slippers' plant

    How to Grow Athyrium 'Silver Slippers'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • blue
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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