Athyrium
(Lady Ferns Group)​

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felix-femina ​'Ghost'

• Upright, clump-forming habit 
• Metallic gray fronds with burgundy stems
• More tolerant of brief dry spells
• As a backdrop to Hostas in woodland gardens
• Pair with purple Heuchera to create drama
• 24" x 18" W

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Athyrium felix-femina 'Lady in Red'

Carex 'Ice Dance'

Carex muskingumensis

Astilbe 'Vision in White'

Ligularia 'Little Rocket'

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felix-femina 'Lady in Red' 

• Slightly smaller than other varieties
• Lacy foliage on deep red stems
• Beautiful mainstay of the shade garden when accompanied with Brunnera
• Great in rock gardens
• 2' H x 2' W​

Substitution Suggestions​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Athyrium felix-femina 'Ghost'

Carex muskingumensis

Astilbe 'Vision in Red'

Ligularia 'Little Rocket'

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nipponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern)

• Wide leaves that taper to a delicate point
• Metallic gray-green fronds with deep red veins
• Light shade for best frond color
• Naturalizes when sited correctly
• Excellent for use as foreground foliage
• Ideal for containers
• 12" H x 20" W

Substitution Suggestions​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Athyrium felix-femina 'Ghost'

Carex 'Ice Dance'

Aruncus aesuthifolius

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'