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Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'

Also Known As

  • Oceans Fury Crested painted fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-32"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury' plant details

Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury' is a deciduous fern with blue and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 32 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid fern from Thurman Maness has an upright habit, with leaves that are crested and lightly silvered. A wonderful, delicate, lacey addition to brighten the shade or woodland garden.
Crested and gently silvered, this upright 2-3' clumper is a wonderful addition for any woodland or shade garden. PSh-Sh/M PPatentAF PVR
Attractive mound of arching silvery green triangular fronds with crested pinnae. Plant in afternoon to light shade in moist, well drained soil. Size: 36”. Zones: 3 to 8. Deciduous.
A silvered salute, this fern was named 'Ocean's Fury' because the habit and coloring are reminiscent of ocean waves crashing on the shore. This large, upright, and crested hybrid fern from Thurman Maness is a wonderful addition to lighten up your shady areas or in the woodland garden. It prefers fertile, moist soils.

Gardening facts about Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury' plant

How to Grow Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Athyrium felix-femina 'Victoria Short Fern', Fern, Lady Fern, Victorian Lady Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Athyrium x 'Ghost', Ghost Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"-36"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Athyrium otophorum 'Auriculate Lady Fern', Eared Lady Fern, Lady Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Scientific Name: Anisocampium niponicum Pictum Group

aka Anisocampium niponicum var. pictum, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, Japanese Painted Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Lady Fern, Tatting Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 16"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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