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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Apple Court'

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.