Beautiful mounds of dramatic foliage that will be a standout in the shade garden. The dark, blue-green central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges. The short stature and spreading form is excellent for use as foreground foliage and ideal for containers. Selected as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. An herbaceous perennial.
Botanical Pronunciation - a-THEE-ree-um nih-PON-ih-kum PIK-tum
Average Size at Maturity - Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
Bloom Time - Prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen - Herbaceous
Foliage Color - Silver-blue
Garden Style - Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic
Growth Habit - Clumping
Growth Rate - Moderate
Landscape Use - Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden
Light Needs - Full shade, Partial shade
Soil Needs - All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature - Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils
Water Needs - High
Watering Needs - Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.