Ghost Fern (Athyrium 'Ghost')
ah-THEER-ee-um 'Ghost'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounded in the Woodsiaceae Family
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Embrace the ethereal beauty of Athyrium 'Ghost,' with its stunning frosted apple green fronds that shimmer in the dappled light. This enchanting fern brings a touch of whimsy and elegance to shaded gardens. |
Sports silvery gray/green ‘ghostly’ fronds with burgundy centers, and tends to fare better than other Athyrium in dry conditions (though still prefers to be consistently moist).
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Pros
- Beautiful contrasting foliage
- Shade and moisture lover
- Cold-hardy
- Very low maintenance
- Deer and rabbit resistant
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Cons
- Will not tolerate full sun
- Not drought tolerant (needs consistent moisture)
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
24 - 36 inches
tall. 12 - 24 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
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Tags |
Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Filler, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to Asia, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Commonly Planted with...
Hostas, Heuchera, Ferns, Astilbe, Brunnera, Pulmonaria, Tiarella, Bleeding Heart, Lamium, Solomon's Seal.
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Photos of This with...
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Hellebore,
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Hydrangea,
Crimson Fans Mukdenia,
Northwind Switch Grass,
Purple Fountain Grass,
Tassel Fern,
Raspberry Splash Lungwort,
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan,
Quickcover Yellow Sedum,
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