Athyrium 'Ghost'
Ghost Fern, Ghost Japanese Painted Fern
- Main interest:
- tall Japanese painted fern, long lasting silvery foliage, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Growth type:
- slow running
- Foliage:
- silvery grey-green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 2.5 ft (75 cm) width: 2 ft (60 cm)
- Use:
- border, ground cover, foundation, container, shade garden
Ghost Fern (Athyrium 'Ghost') is a hybrid cross between two beloved ferns: the Japanese Painted Fern (A. niponicum 'Pictum') and Lady Fern (A. filix-femina). Ghost Fern combines the best features of both ferns - the silvery looking foliage of the former, with the upright habit of the latter!
Ghost Fern is deciduous, with soft greyish-green fronds with an overlay of silvery hues, giving it a 'ghostly' appearance. These fronds stand upright on contrasting dark maroon midribs, reaching a maximum height of 75 cm (2.5 feet) tall. Preferring partial to full shade sites, with moist soils, Ghost Japanese Painted Fern is a perfect choice for borders, or in the woodland garden as a slow spreading, clumping ground cover. The silvering of the leaves is most noticeable in the spring, as the fronds tend to become more greyish-green as the hotter temperatures arrive.
Athyrium 'Ghost' is taller than many other Athyriums, and is more tolerant of drier soils. The attractive foliage is beautiful in floral arrangements.
- Main interest:
- tall Japanese painted fern, long lasting silvery foliage, low maintenance
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Growth type:
- slow running
- Foliage:
- silvery grey-green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 2.5 ft (75 cm) width: 2 ft (60 cm)
- Use:
- border, ground cover, foundation, container, shade garden
Ghost Fern (Athyrium 'Ghost') is a hybrid cross between two beloved ferns: the Japanese Painted Fern (A. niponicum 'Pictum') and Lady Fern (A. filix-femina). Ghost Fern combines the best features of both ferns - the silvery looking foliage of the former, with the upright habit of the latter!
Ghost Fern is deciduous, with soft greyish-green fronds with an overlay of silvery hues, giving it a 'ghostly' appearance. These fronds stand upright on contrasting dark maroon midribs, reaching a maximum height of 75 cm (2.5 feet) tall. Preferring partial to full shade sites, with moist soils, Ghost Japanese Painted Fern is a perfect choice for borders, or in the woodland garden as a slow spreading, clumping ground cover. The silvering of the leaves is most noticeable in the spring, as the fronds tend to become more greyish-green as the hotter temperatures arrive.
Athyrium 'Ghost' is taller than many other Athyriums, and is more tolerant of drier soils. The attractive foliage is beautiful in floral arrangements.
Synonym(s): Athyrium x 'Ghost', Athyrium niponicum x filix-femina 'Ghost'
Also known as: Ghost Lady Fern, Ghost Painted Lady Fern
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