Perennial – Japanese Painted Fern
Japanese Painted Fern
Botanical name: anisocampium niponicum
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing seasons
Foliage color: green, gray, blue, purple
Pruning instructions: lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring
Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall months
Landscape use: shade garden, rain garden, container plant, groundcover
Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, shade tolerant, pet-friendly
Light needs: less than 2 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring, summer
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants: other ferns, astilbe, hostas
Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
