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There are many forms of the Japanese painted fern, Athyrium nipponicum Pictum. They have varying degrees of green, dark red, and gray variegation on their fronds and, as a result, they are very popular plants in shade gardens.The variegated holly fern, Arachnoides simplicior var.here are many forms of the Japanese painted fern, Athyrium nipponicum Pictum. They have varying degrees of green, dark red, and gray variegation on their fronds and, as a result, they are very popular plants in shade gardens. The variegated holly fern, Arachnoides simplicior var.
Another popular Japanese Athyrium species is A. otophorum. This compact fern will reach to about 50 cm and has new fronds that are distinctly reddish. As they mature, the fronds turn green but the stipes remain wine-red. This species, which is rated for Zone 6, remains green longer into the fall season than any other Athyrium species.