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Athyrium x Ghost

Ghost Fern

A cross with stunning, grayish-green fronds make this fern popular. Fronds have silvery hues accented by the contrasting, dark maroon midribs.

  • »  Fronds open a soft grayish-green
  • »  They have a silvery overlay of silver hues and dark maroon midribs
  • »  Upright habit
  • »  Spreads by shallow rhizomes

9cm Potted
$17.33
Currently Not Available
1gal
$27.83
  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Athyrium x 'Ghost'

A cross between Athyrium filix-femina and Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Athyrium x 'Ghost'

Grows best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to partial shade. Colours are more distinct in light shade. Stems can be pruned off in the fall after frost.