Ocean lady fern
Athyrium 'Ocean'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Silver green fronds with red midribs
Notes
'Ocean' lady fern (Athyrium 'Ocean') is a fern for shade gardens, woodland borders, and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. Its silver green fronds have red midribs and reach 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. It is not a favorite of rabbits, though hungry rabbits will eat almost anything. The silvery color brightens dark corners.
Pairs well with Catawba rhododendron, Northern sea oats, and Endless Summer Pop Star bigleaf hydrangea.