Family : Aspleniaceae.

Nouveau nom : Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum.

The Japanese painted fern is a rhizomatous fern. It features a slowly spreading clump of horizontal, triangular fronds. The blades are greyish green, silvery with an infusion of burgundy. The colors fade in summer in conditions of hot temperatures and drought. For ordinary soil in a cool spot, in the medium shade. Deciduous. Height and width : 40/50cm. Hardiness : -30°C.