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Metallicum Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum 'Metallicum'
Japanese Painted Fern
In stock · from $14.99
Elegant deciduous fern that forms beautiful rosettes of arching, refined, bipinnate fronds. These lance shaped leaves shimmer beautifully with a silver gray almost metallic color, contrasted with subtle burgundy venation.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-18.
Quick answers
How big does Metallicum Japanese Painted Fern get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Metallicum Japanese Painted Fern need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Metallicum Japanese Painted Fern need?
Moderate water use.
Will Metallicum Japanese Painted Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Metallicum 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 Metallicum 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.