Japanese Painted Fern

Adding dramatic foliage colors to your flower bed or as a potted plant has never been easier with the Japanese Painted Fern. This herbaceous fern grows only 1 foot in height and as much in width, and it’s prized for its silver-greenish leaves that grow on purple stems. This gives the Japanese Painted Fern a frosted-over look that is sure to stand out in flower beds.

• Herbaceous fern variety
• Dramatic foliage colors
• Moderate growth rate
• Versatile plant, great for planters or flower beds
• Very cold-hardy

The Japanese Painted Fern doesn’t enjoy too much sun, so plant it in partial or full shade and in moist soil. It can withstand very cold weather, growing successfully in zones 4 - 8. That makes this plant excellent for almost all of Texas, except for the warm South. To maintain its beauty and shape, trim from time to time to allow for new growth. For the best foliage color, choose a lightly shaded planting spot.