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Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum, Athyriaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Maidenhair FernAdiantum pedatum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Autumn FernDryopteris erythrosora
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Lady FernAthyrium filix-femina

Lady fern species compete for similar moist, shaded conditions.

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Painted Fern grow in?

Japanese Painted Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Painted Fern?

Good companions for Japanese Painted Fern include Northern Maidenhair Fern, Autumn Fern.

Design guilds with Japanese Painted Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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