Japanese Painted Fern (Pictum) Zones|3-10 Toxic pollen from this plant

Toxic pollen from this plant is detrimental to honeybee colonies

Although the leaves and nuts on walnut and pecan trees don't have a high enough amount of juglone to harm humans

Highly deer resistant

Although it prefers to grow in full sun

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Japanese Painted Fern (Pictum) Zones|3-10 Toxic pollen from this plantOne of the most colorful ferns for the garden, the Japanese Painted Fern perennial has silvery grey fronds which are dusty purple towards the center. They are set off by the purplish red veins and stems. This shade fern seems to be able to take a little bit more sun than most. The fronds are positioned in a way that creates a horizontal layering effect much like you see in Dogwood trees. Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.