Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern)

Often considered the most decorative of ferns, this deciduous 18" Oriental beauty blends gray-green fronds with wine-red stems. It is slow spreading and thrives in shade or partial shade where soil is moist but well-drained. Its tri-color fronds emerge in the spring making it a perfect companion for early bulbs. Try it with Astilbe 'Pumila' and Hosta 'Elegans' for a long season of texture contrasts