LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
| Description | Striking violet-red fronds are contrasted by bright silver edges, giving this magnificent fern an overall tapestry effect. The fronds are an outstanding addition to cut flower arrangements, providing lasting color and soft texture. Great for use in containers and as a houseplant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |



