| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in) | | Spread | 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to wet, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral | | | Description | The showy glossy foliage is variegated, greyish aquamarine in colour and fine in texture. | | Typical Uses | Border, ground cover, waterfront and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Apple Court' is tolerant of wet sites. | | |