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'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum

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Overview

The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright, dark green fronds finished by distinctive double-crested tips. It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 28-30 inches wide. Best in part shade to shade with moist, well-drained soil and average water, it is easy to grow and rabbit resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.

Water Medium
'Crested Surf' Crested Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) — The Athyrium niponicum 'Crested Surf' is a shade-loving perennial fern with upright

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.6666666–1.8333334 Ft.
Mature width
2.3333333–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Polypodiaceae

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Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum
Athyrium niponicum

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