This fern has cool, grey-green, almost silvery, foliage and reddish-purple stalks that are useful for brightening dark spots in borders. It is deciduous, and although it reaches only 8 to 12 inches in height, it is easy to grow, prolific, and easily divided.  It forms a tight, hardy ground cover when plants are placed about 1 foot apart. Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ was the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. Provide light to full shade and well-drained, rich, moist soil, preferably in a humid environment. Divides best in the Spring.

• Height: 8”-12” x Spread: same
• Light  shade – full shade
• Zone 4-9