Japanese Ghost Lady Ferns - June 2022

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Last year, I planted four Japanese Ghost Lady Ferns that I brought home from the Morton Arboretum Plant Sale around the base on the Weeping Nootka tree.  These have done remarkably well in this spot and are putting on quite a show right now.  Below is a peek at them:

These are some of the various Pictum Japanese ferns that we have - but these are characterized as Lady Ferns.

Location: Downers Grove, IL, USA

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