Shade-Loving Fern with Stunning Silver and Burgundy Foliage
Fern Athyrium Pictum Painted Fern features stunning silvery-gray fronds with burgundy-red midribs that create a dramatic display in shaded gardens throughout the growing season. This elegant shade-loving fern offers exceptional foliage color, deer resistance, and low maintenance care, making it perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moist garden areas.
Key Features
Stunning Foliage: Silvery-gray fronds with burgundy-red midribs create striking color contrast
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade conditions
Colorful New Growth: Lighter colored new fronds contrast beautifully with older foliage
Deer Resistant: Less appealing to deer and other browsing animals
Low Maintenance: Easy care once established in proper conditions
Versatile Accent: Complements burgundy or silver-leaved plants and ruby or white flowers
Growing Specifications
Light: Partial to full shade
Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 18-24" wide
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Type: Herbaceous perennial fern
Foliage Season: Spring through fall
Pruning: Remove old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in partial to full shade in consistently moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced perennial fertilizer.
Pricing & Availability
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