Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern)

A fern no shade garden should be without. 15" tall clumps spotted with white/silvery markings on a deer resistant plant.  This fern will spread faster than most.  What's not to love?  Even moisture and rich soil will make most all ferns happy.  If you can mulch with leaf compost each year they will love it!