Matteuccia s. subsp. pensylvanica #1Matteuccia struthiopteris, otherwise known as "Ostrich Fern" lends a peaceful feeling to any setting. Graceful, vase shaped fern displaying large, arching, ostrich blooms fronds. Fast spreading, contributing lush, vibrant green color all summer. Deciduous. Subsp. pensylvanica differs slightly from the straight species by having a dark central stripe on the scales. Light: part shade to shade Soil: rich, moist, well drained, regular garden soil Spacing:

making it a good choice for small spaces

brilliant red flowers for a long period in early summer

Flowers held high on strong stems are a beautiful white aging to pink

24"H (60 cms)

Height at maturity: 5 - 7'

Dianthus x allwoodii 'Frosty Fire'  has frosty blue-green foliage that gives was to flame red blooms from spring to summer

moist woodland soil

Growth rate: 25" or more per year

5 -6" blooms in late spring that make a beautiful showpiece in the garden

Green foliage turns an attractive bronze in autumn

JUniperus horizontals 'Blue Chip' is a low spreading juniper with outstanding blue color from spring through summer before developing a purplish cast in winter

Heuchera hybrid 'Plum Pudding' shimmering plum foliage due to its silver highlights