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Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace' ('Burgundy Lace' Japanese painted fern)

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace' Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace' ah-THEER-ee-um nih-PON-ih-kum variety PIK-tum Common Name: 'Burgundy Lace' Japanese painted fern Genus: Athyrium
'Burgundy Lace' is a real showstopper in shady borders and containers, with its silvery purple-bronze fronds. The low-growing clumps are a good choice for edging pathways, and the plant looks terrific when planted in groups. 'Burgundy Lace' grows best in humus-rich, moist soil but will also adapt to conditions that are less than ideal.
 Noteworthy characteristics: A hardy fern with dramatic foliage. Tolerant of clay soils, hot summers, and frigid winters.
 Care: Provide partial to full shade and moist, fertile, neutral to acidic soil.
 Propagation: Divide plants in spring, or sow fresh spores at 59-61°F.
 Problems: Rust.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Style , Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Fern

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