Athyrium goeringianum is a terrestrial fern in the family Athyriaceae, placed within the lady-fern genus Athyrium. The genus contains around 180 species with a cosmopolitan distribution and is noted for an inconspicuous indusium — the small membrane that covers sori on frond undersides. Several Athyrium species are recorded as larval foodplants for moths, a detail of interest to wildlife-minded gardeners. Identification of these ferns often depends on frond and sori characters rather than showy flowers.

Athyrium goeringianum is a terrestrial fern in the lady-fern genus Athyrium, noted for its inconspicuous indusium and role as a moth larval foodplant.

Athyrium (lady-fern) is a genus of about 180 species of terrestrial ferns, with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is placed in the family Athyriaceae, in the order Polypodiales.

Athyrium goeringianum

Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern) is a shade-tolerant fern from Japan prized for its painted-looking fronds. It prefers partial to full shade on north, east or west aspects and needs a sheltered position. Plant in moist, rich, well-drained soil that is acidic to neutral. Rated H5, it is hardy for most UK gardens when given consistent moisture.

Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum') thrives in shady, sheltered spots with moist, rich acid to neutral soil and is H5 hardy in the UK.

Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum'

Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum'

Athyrium nip. pictum 'Metallicum' is a clump-forming, deciduous fern cultivar suited to shady, sheltered spots. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and tolerates a range of soil textures from sand to clay. Plant it on north- or east-facing aspects where it will receive full or partial shade. Its ease of use makes it suitable for underplanting and mixed borders.

Athyrium nip. pictum 'Metallicum' is a clump-forming lady fern for shaded, sheltered sites with moist, well-drained soil.