Noted for its superb silver fronds and long-lasting color, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Silver Falls' (Japanese Painted Fern) is a very elegant deciduous fern forming a large rosette of arching, strikingly refined, lance-shaped, bipinnate fronds. Lustrous, the fronds are soft gray-green with a strong silvery overlay accented by contrasting purple-red midribs. Slowly spreading, this fern is easy to grow and one of the most rewarding ferns. Low maintenance, pest and disease free.

• Clump-forming, it easily grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm). This plant naturalizes well and can form great colonies if happy.
• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
• A part to full shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Do not allow the soil to dry out. Provide a sheltered location.
• This plant is a great choice for shady beds, borders, underplanting of shrubs, cottage gardens, woodlands, or along streams, ponds, or water gardens.
• Rabbit, deer, clay, and wet soil tolerant!
• Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
• Propagate by sowing spores in mid to late summer (cultivars may not come true) or by division in spring