Foliage Combo in Pink and Blue for Woodland

This trio of perennials is selected for textural contrast and its long season of interest in the garden. The bold, blue foliage of Hosta 'Halcyon' is countered by fine silver-blue fronds of the eared lady fern (Athyrium otophorum). Pink tones of the Heuchera echo the veins of color running through the fern. This three-season combo looks great from spring to fall.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade

Design Considerations

Style: Woodland
Features: Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Fabulous Foliage
Seasons of Interest: Fall, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo

  • Athyrium otophorum

    Eared Lady Fern

    Type: Fern, Perennial
    Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8

    view plant

  • Heuchera 'Amethyst Myst'

    Amethyst Myst Coral Bells

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

    view plant

  • Hosta 'Halcyon'

    Halcyon Hosta

    Type: Perennial
    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
    Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

    view plant