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Pewter Lace Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Pewter Lace'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum
SKU #04454
Dramatic pewter-colored foliage with a metallic sheen adds an elegant touch to a shaded garden setting. The dark blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. The low, spreading form works perfectly in the foreground of beds, along woodland pathways, or in containers. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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