Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) Category List_vine but has a definite preference

but has a definite preference for alkaline soils

Harlequin Norway Maple has attractive white-variegated light green  foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth

and dislikes excessive moisture

it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination

Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) Category List_vine but has a definite preferenceLady Fern is a dense herbaceous fern with a shapely form and gracefully arching fronds. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative