Athyrium Ghost Manchuria region China The reptile-patterned petiole of the

The reptile-patterned petiole of the Chinese Arisaema lobatum is a jazzed mix of green

These spent stems will most often remain alive for the rest of the growing season

we expect the foliage to remain evergreen

3' wide clumper from Tennessee's Mary Chastain makes an unique

kaibabensis are the largest in the species

Athyrium Ghost Manchuria region China The reptile-patterned petiole of theAthyrium 'Ghost' is a tremendous hardy fern introduction from the Virginia garden of our friend, the late Nancy Swell. This vigorous and easy to grow, deer resistant hybrid between Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') and Southern lady fern (Athyrium filix femina) combines the best features of both parents. The result is a rigidly upright fern to 2 3' tall with the silvery grey foliage of Athyrium niponicum. The formal effect of this