Athyrium niponicum
Reference : 06ATHYDescription
Family : Aspleniaceae.
New name : Anisocampium niponicum.
Strong fern. The branching rhizome is creeping. Regular shape, matt dark-green fronds, dark purple rachis and midribs. For an ordinary soil in a cool and shady spot. Deciduous. Height : 40/50cm. Width : 50cm +. Hardiness : -30°C.
Features
Foliage : deciduous
Height : 30 to 60cm
Soil type : any
Site : streams or ponds banks - cool to moist woods - forest edge - mixed borders
Exposure : shade
Shape : flared - ground cover
Rhizome : creeping
Hardiness : down to -30°C (-22°F)