upright mound of narrow green foliage that stays attractive from summer right through the winter

and plants will re-bloom

They are heat and drought tolerant

delicate foliage make this long-lasting evergreen bough a good choice as an accent within outdoor winter arrangements

at the base of trees and under the hedges

Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium Niponicum Var. Pictum Snowman upright mound of narrow greenOne of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in colour, overlaid in olive and silvery pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems. Terrific for edging the shade border, in the rock garden, on in mixed containers. Deciduous. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, every 3