Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls'

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, commonly known as Japanese painted fern, is a deciduous fern with an arching habit that typically grows to 18î tall. It features a slowly spreading clump of triangular, variegated fronds to 20î long (see B640). Fronds are a soft grayish-green with an overlay of silvery hues accented by contrasting dark maroon midribs. Silvering is best for several weeks in the spring, with fronds becoming greener as hot temperatures arrive. ëSilver Falls is a patented cultivar that primarily differs from var. pictum by having (1) more silver in the fronds and (2) longer perio... more »

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, commonly known as Japanese painted fern, is a deciduous fern with an arching habit that typically grows to 18î tall. It features a slowly spreading clump of triangular, variegated fronds to 20î long (see B640). Fronds are a soft grayish-green with an overlay of silvery hues accented by contrasting dark maroon midribs. Silvering is best for several weeks in the spring, with fronds becoming greener as hot temperatures arrive. ëSilver Falls is a patented cultivar that primarily differs from var. pictum by having (1) more silver in the fronds and (2) longer period (up to two months) of good silver color. U.S. Plant Patent PP12,803 issued July 23, 2002. (less)