Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) Seashore narrow yellow grass blades with

narrow yellow grass blades with a green vertical mid-line

The foliage is lance-shaped and silvery-green

Prefers well-drained soil and afternoon shade

covered with clusters of gorgeous peacock blue flowers from August into October

which are profuse on erect stems from late August to early October

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) Seashore narrow yellow grass blades withOften considered the most decorative of ferns, this deciduous 18" Oriental beauty blends gray green fronds with wine red stems. It is slow spreading and thrives in shade or partial shade where soil is moist but well drained. Its tri color fronds emerge in the spring making it a perfect companion for early bulbs. Try it with Astilbe 'Pumila' and Hosta 'Elegans' for a long season of texture contrasts. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade