Athyrium niponicum ‘Aubergine Lady’
Athyrium niponicum 'Aubergine Lady' is a Japanese painted fern with green fronds maturing to deep purple-black.
Athyrium niponicum ‘Aubergine Lady’ is a new and unique Japanese painted fern with green fronds maturing to deep purple-black, the darkest fern on the market! The growth habit is upright and arching, 12 to 18 inches tall with a 12 to 24 inch spread. Provides a spectacular and graceful contrast to lighter toned perennials. Grow in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for mass planting, in the woodland or shade garden, by streams or ponds, and in containers.
Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
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Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour: Black
Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shaded places in lowlands.
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