Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Pewter Lace' Dryopteridaceae

Growth habit

Fern

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

Source of plant

Plant Delights

Description

Deer-resistant Japanese painted fern makes a 2' wide and 12" tall clump composed of fronds of a nice pewtery silver color, highlighted by a dark central zone.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture