Regal Red Fern
Athyrium niponicum
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Plant Details
| Variety | Regal Red Fern |
| Pronunciation | ATH-uh-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum |
| Aliases | Japanese Painted Fern |
| Category | Perennials |
| Subcategory | Fern |
| Type | Cultivar |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 3: -40° to -30° |
| Sun Exposure | Part Shade - Full Shade |
| Height | 12–18 in |
| Width | 18–24 in |
| Uses | Attracts Butterflies and hummingbirds; Deer Resistant; Drought tolerant when established; EVERGREEN; Fragrant; Prune lightly in early spring, no harder than 4 inches. It has survived in zone 4 gardens if planted in a protected area. Drought tolerant when established. Prune after flowering and before the end of September to keep compact. |
Description
This selected form of Japanese Painted Fern has arching triangular leaves of silver, with contrasting red stems in each leaflet. It forms a small mound that looks particularly good edging a woodland walkway, in shady borders or even in containers.
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