Other names:
painted lady fern
Japanese painted fern
Family - Woodsiaceae | Genus - Athyrium
Soil:
Moist
Loam, Clay, Sand
Acid, Neutral,
Height:
Up to 30cm
Identifying Features:
frosted grey-green fronds
Purple centre stem
About
The painted lady fern is native to east Asia. Best grow in a shady spot in moist ground in moist ground.
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