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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum 'Pearly White'

Also Known As

  • Pearly White Japanese Painted Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White' plant details

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White' is a deciduous fern with chartreuse, green, variegated and white 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 niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has silver white bright highlights spring through fall. In the garden it will brighten up the shade garden.
Zn 4.Light green with creamy center. Deciduous.
'Pearly White' is a notable selection of Painted Fern for it silvery white markings, devoid of any wine/red tints. Grows 12-18' tall and enjoys an evenly moist well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White' plant

How to Grow Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pearly White'

  • 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
    • white
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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