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Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' (Japanese Painted Fern)
Category: FernLight: Shade
The Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern features striking, silvery-green fronds with deep burgundy stems, adding a unique color contrast to shaded gardens. It's a hardy perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
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Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' (Japanese Painted Fern)
Category: FernLight: Shade
The Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern features striking, silvery-green fronds with deep burgundy stems, adding a unique color contrast to shaded gardens. It's a hardy perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
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Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red' (Japanese Painted Fern)
Category: Fern • Japanese Painted Fern
Discover the beauty of Japanese Painted Regal Red Fern, perfect for shaded gardens with its striking foliage.
Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 18-24 inches
Light: Shade
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
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