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Crested Surf Crested Japanese Painted Fern - Athyrium niponicum

Common Name |
Athyrium nip. 'Crested Surf' (fern)
Athyrium
niponicum

Perennial

Proven Winners

Athyrium nip. 'Crested Surf' (fern)
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower
Features

Perfect foliage plant for shade! Looks similar to traditional Japanese Painted Fern, but the tips of fronds are double-crested. Plant in the middle of the border!

Hardiness Zone
3a,3b,4a,4b,5a,5b,6a,6b,7a,7b,8a,8b
Hardy Temp
-40
Exposure
Part Shade to Shade
Bloom Time 
Attracts
Resists 
Flower Color 
Foliage Color
Water Category
Needs Drainage ?
Soil Fertility
Soil PH 
Grown for Foliage
Rabbits
Height 
Spread 
Spacing 
20-22"
28-30"
28-30"
Average
N
Poor Soil
Neutral Soil
Upright
Attributes
Thriller

Maintenance

Easy
Grow in moist soil in light to partial shade for best coloration. Leave old fronds on the plant until new fronds are 6 inches tall in spring.
Additional Notes

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