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| 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, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral |
| | Description | The showy glossy foliage is variegated, medium green and light grey in colour and fine in texture. | | Typical Uses | Border and ground cover. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Athyrium niponicum tolerates wet sites. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Athyrium niponicum (Japanese painted fern) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
