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

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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

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.

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.