A Japanese painted fern grows in a lush green gardenscape - Moelyn Photos/Getty Images One plant that is often seen in shaded gardens is the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum). With its fronds ...

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The Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') is considered one of the showiest of all ferns. The striking fronds are soft gray with reddish center stems and hints of pinkish-purple and blue ...

As with so many plant groups, once a gardener stumbles upon ferns (figuratively speaking), there's no turning back. In our abundance of shade from trees and buildings, ferns can add texture, color and ...

One plant that is often seen in shaded gardens is the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum). With its fronds that shimmer in silver, green, and violet tones, this plant looks almost magical.