{"product_id":"13-5-inch-japanese-painted-fern-live-plant-athyrium-metallicum-shade-fern-silver-foliage-deer-resistant-woodland-garden-large-potted-fern","title":"13.5 Inch Japanese Painted Fern Live Plant | Athyrium Metallicum | Shade Fern | Silver Foliage | Deer Resistant | Woodland Garden | Large Potted Fern","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a stunning focal point in your shade garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAthyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the award-winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Painted Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrated for its shimmering silver, green, burgundy, and purple foliage. Named the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2004 Perennial Plant of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant fern brings season-long texture and color to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike flowering perennials, Japanese Painted Fern is grown for its dramatic foliage. The gracefully arching fronds brighten dark garden spaces and pair beautifully with hostas, heucheras, astilbes, and other shade-loving plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: Athyrium niponicum 'Metallicum'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pot Size: 13.5-Inch Nursery Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature Height: 12–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Foliage: Silver, Green, Burgundy, Purple, and White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Water: Medium; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: Rich, organically amended, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Award-winning ornamental fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brilliant silver and burgundy variegated foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent for brightening shaded landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easy-care and low maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, containers, and erosion control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provides beautiful texture throughout the growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shade Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Woodland Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Naturalized Landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rock Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Groundcover Plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Container Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rain Gardens and Moist Areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in partial to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Remove damaged or old fronds as needed, and cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ships as a healthy live fern in a 13.5-inch nursery pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plants are carefully packaged to protect foliage and retain moisture during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plants naturally vary by season and may arrive dormant or cut back during fall and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to help protect live plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor browning, slight wilting, or the loss of a few fronds during shipping is normal and plants typically recover with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Living plants naturally vary in size, fullness, and coloration throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Listing photos represent the plant at different stages of growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• We recommend planting during spring or fall for the best establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantingpartners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51961399247169,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/9.52-2026-07-10T172657.382.jpg?v=1783679230","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/13-5-inch-japanese-painted-fern-live-plant-athyrium-metallicum-shade-fern-silver-foliage-deer-resistant-woodland-garden-large-potted-fern","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}