Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) is a groundcover with green fronds up to 2 feet long. They prefer mesic soil in part sun to shade. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, which makes them a good choice for groundcovers on shaded slopes. Companion plants include Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) and Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Illinois Native Plant Status
Not Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Apple Court', Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'