Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'
Dryopteridaceae
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection, Young Flower Garden
Source of plant
Plant Delights, Lazy S's Farm Nursery, George W. Park Seed Co. Inc., Hallson Gardens
Description
Plants to 12" tall with new leaves that are a stunning purple with silver stripes along the vein lines and tips. As the older leaves mature, they transform into a contrasting silvery green with purple midribs.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics