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Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace'

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Overview

The Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace' is an elegant, clump-forming fern, notable for its silver-green fronds with burgundy-purple highlights. It reaches a height and spread of approximately 18 inches by 24 inches. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in zones 4-9, preferring partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for woodland gardens, its colorful foliage provides excellent texture and contrast, enhancing the visual interest of shaded areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type FernClimate Subtropical
Burgundy Lace Painted Fern (Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace') — The Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace' is an elegant

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Burgundy Lace Painted Fern (Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace') — The Athyrium 'Burgundy Lace' is an elegant

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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