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Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court'

Common Name: Fern - Apple Court Crested Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court'

Deciduous fern has purple, silver and green markings. Each leaf is crested both up the sides and onto the tip with contrasting burgundy stems. Some sunlight is necessary to draw out the coloring. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in part shade.

Plant Care: Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years

Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Ferns

Height

Spread

Hardiness
60cm (2ft)60cm (2ft)Zone 4-9

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Shade to Partial ShadeMoistGrey Green, Silver, Variegated

Soil Type

Attributes
Grow in moist but well-drained soilEdging, Border, Rock garden, Containers, Cut flower
*Deer Resistant
*Rabbit Resistant
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