Athyrium Ghost Manchuria region China the 4' long green stems

the 4' long green stems that arch outward from a central clump

Soon they become a foot tall candelabra of pendant green bells

Ficus carica

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

spring flowering orchid that is hardy in the woodland garden to zone 7a

Athyrium Ghost Manchuria region China the 4' long green stemsAthyrium '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