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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and fine textured foliage that is variegated medium lime in colour. Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese painted fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
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.