• Pictum Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum')
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Pictum | Japanese Painted Fern

Pictum | Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'

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About This Plant

The classic Japanese painted fern with metallic silver and burgundy-wine fronds. The most celebrated foliage plant for shade, providing season-long interest from spring through fall. Deer resistant, low maintenance, and stunning in woodland gardens.

Plant Details
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Sunlight Part Sun/Shade
Mature Size 1.5-2 ft tall
Bloom Color Does not flower
Maintenance Low
Drought Tolerant No
Deer & Rabbit Tolerant Yes
Pollinator Friendly No
Container Friendly Yes
Pet Safe Yes
Pet Safe is based on ASPCA guidance for dogs and cats. Any plant can cause mild stomach upset if eaten, so contact your vet if your pet eats a plant and seems unwell.
Planting & Care

How to Plant

Choose a spot with morning sun or dappled shade, out of hot afternoon sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8.

Watering & Feeding

Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.

Pruning & Seasonal Care

Remove old, tattered fronds in early spring before new fronds unfurl. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.