Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ~ Monrovia® Japanese Painted Fern rock (4) Megan Hansen

(4) Megan Hansen

The ovate medium green leaves turn coppery-bronze in fall

round fruits that ripen to a dark purple or black color in the late summer or early fall

Hydrangea quercifolia BhamBotGdn

Pearl is drought tolerant once established

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ~ Monrovia® Japanese Painted Fern rock (4) Megan HansenJapanese Painted Fern is a beautiful deciduous fern with a hand painted appearance. The arching grey green fronds are highlighted with silver giving it a metallic sheen, and often flushed with burgundy in the center that matches the stems. Best frond color in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Deer resistant. To learn more about the Japanese Painted Fern read this blog post. *Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This