(1 Gallon Plant) Japanese Painted Fern, Dramatic Foliage, with Soft Grayish-Green and Silvery Dark Maroon Foliage, Named 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year Japanese Painted Fern, 1 Gallon Plant, 6-8" tall, glossy jet black leaf with a purple underside, EXCELLENT border/accent plant, good near ponds and streams colorful fern that brightens the part shade to shady areas of the garden. Silvery fronds with a touch of blue and deep red stems make this fern stand out Full to partial shade, Looks gorgeous in shade areas 2 FT BY 2 FT, fully grown, Hardy in zones 5-9, The plants will go dormant in fall and winter