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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls'

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy glossy foliage is variegated, greyish green and light grey in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls' (Japanese painted fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.