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Japanese Painted Fern
‘Japanese Painted Fern’ requires full shade, however, small amounts of afternoon sun give the most vibrant color to its foliage. Being the Perennial of the Year for 2004, one can see why. The ‘Japanese Painted Fern’, Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum', is a low maintance, deciduous fern with soft grayish-green and silvery dark maroon foliage. ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ has a plant spread of 24” and a height of 24” and a must to any garden. A well-drained area is best, not allowing it to dry out. It will contrast well with Hosta ‘Patriot’ or Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’. Perfect as a border plant, planted near streams or ponds or as an accent plant. Best of all, the Japanese Painted Fern can help with erosion control, while presenting minimal wind resistance. ... more info
Sensitive Fern The Sensitive Fern, Onoclea sensibilis, is a large, somewhat coarse deciduous fern which occurs in wet woods and thickets and in moist soils along streams and springs. Some shorter, erect, woody-like fertile fronds (to 12" tall), typically brown up in late summer and persist throughout the remaining season and winter. It is commonly called sensitive fern because the green vegetative fronds are sensitive to and suffer almost immediate damage from the first fall frost. This deciduous perennial fern is also sensitive to drought. It performs best in wet woodland gardens and moist locations along streams and ponds. Also appropriate for shaded areas of a native plant garden or naturalized planting. The foliage may depreciate as summer progresses in hot climates, particularly if soils are not kept moist. |
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