Athyrium nipponicum 'Samurai Sword'

Japanese Silver Painted Fern

Family: Dryopteridaceae Dryopterida


Type Fern
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 10" to 20" / 25cm to 50cm
Spread 20" to 24" / 50cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing