Pictum Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum'
Japanese Painted Fern
In stock · from $14.99
A vibrant addition to gardens with silvery-grey fronds that transition to a dusty purple near the center. Its purplish-red veins and stems provide a striking contrast. This fern has a low, spreading habit, gradually forming dense colonies via rhizomes.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-15.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Pictum Japanese Painted Fern get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pictum Japanese Painted Fern need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Pictum Japanese Painted Fern need?
Moderate water use.
Will Pictum Japanese Painted Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Pictum Japanese Painted Fern in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Pictum Japanese Painted Fern wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.