Fern Japanese Painted Herbicide Latin Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris

Latin Name: Matteuccia struthiopteris

While this shrub is shade tolerant

Height: 3 - 6 inches

with a minty-basil scent

Fern Japanese Painted Herbicide Latin Name: Matteuccia struthiopterisLatin Name: Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Height: 18 24 inches Spread: 18 24 inches Sunlight: Part Shade; Full Shade Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Description: A rare departure from the deep greens of the shade garden, the Japanese Painted fern has seemingly hand painted airy fronds. The silvery tips almost seem metallic against the reddish purple veins and stems. It is truly a visual feast for the shaded areas of the garden. The coloration of the fronds make