Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, crested form

 Family : Aspleniaceae.

The Japanese painted fern is a rhizomatous fern. It features a slowly spreading clump of horizontal, triangular fronds. The blades are greyish green, silvery with an infusion of burgundy. This cultivar differs from the species by its crested tips of pinnae and fronds. It is also taller and vigorous. For ordinary soil in a cool spot, in the medium shade. Deciduous. Height:50cm. Width:70cm. Hardiness : -30°C.