Athyrium niponicum Thrill Seeker Pteris and brightens as the spring

and brightens as the spring continues into the attractive pattern that will last the remainder of the summer

Since it flowers non-stop through the summer and into fall

This easy-to-grow Asian arisaema emerges on a thick petiole (stalk) that reaches 3' in late spring

manicata can reach 10' tall with an equal spread

Athyrium niponicum Thrill Seeker Pteris and brightens as the spring(aka: Anisocampium niponicum) Athyrium niponicum 'Thrill Seeker' is a 2015 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Hans Hansen creation, and a lovely counterpart to our Athyrium 'Joy Ride'. The 20" tall x 3' wide compact, dense clumps are composed of fronds that are silver toward the tips, contrasting with darker olive green toward the central purple stipe. Each frond is adorned with a dramatic petticoat tip simply stunning.