Photo/Illustration: Kerry Ann Moore
Soft-textured hay-scented ferns (Dennstaedtia punctilobula, USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8) are the perfect foil for the spherical blooms of an allium (Allium sp., Zones 3-11) After the blooms have faded, the allium’s seed heads will still look just as good tucked amongst the ferns’ foliage, or the alliums can be deadheaded and forgotten until next spring.
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Comments
Beautiful!
That is so lovely. I assume the alliums do well in the shade since they are pictured amongt ferns. I'd like to try that.
Meg McLean
Simply breath taking. Now I know exactly what to put in that shady spot. Just lovely.
Wonderful colors and textures!
Wow they go great together the mix of textures is fab.
how did i miss this one? this is soooo cool!!!! instant transformation from one dimensional beauty to magical.
best,
mindy
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