Exposure • Shade

Soil Moisture Needs • Average

Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall • Spring

Foliage Attribute • Silver or Blue Foliage

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil • Prefers consistent soil moisture

Athyrium niponicum 'Apple Court'

Apple Court Fern

This painted fern sports beautiful crested leaves along with dramatic purple, silver, and green markings. A great specimen for the woodland garden.Deciduous.

Athyrium (a-thi'-ree-um)

Family: Polypodiaceae · Common Name: Lady Fern

If you are looking for a fern to give your garden a Victorian air, these ferns will certainly do the job. Their lacy, rich green fronds grow in dense clusters, provided they have plenty of shade and ample moisture. Many are quite cold hardy.