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Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum Plants

Athyrium niponicum var. Pictum Plants

Athyrium 'Pictum', is a beautiful Japanese painted fern, that brings light to the shade garden with its richly colored fronds.  This 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year is a great groudcover under deciduous trees and is a great companion to heuchera and hosta.  Will tolerate periods of drought once established, but best displays are had with ample moisture.  Slowly spreading and non-invasive.
Mature Plant Size: 12" - 18" Tall, 18"-24" Spread  
Bloom Time: No blooms
Light Exposure: Partial Shade - Full Shade 
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.5 
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Fertilizer:  If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually.  It is only recommended to use liquid fertilizers when the growth is slow, and this is not normally needed.
Water:  Keep evenly moist at all times.
Container Size: 4.5" Pot
Regular price $ 14.95 USD
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