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Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 20 - 22 inches
Plant Spread: 28 - 30 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Tips of the fronds are double crested.
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBRAF

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Common names
  • Crested Japanese Painted Fern

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Location: Millinocket, Maine
Date: 2023-06-21
First year. Planted amongst some annuals beside the pond.

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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