Athyrium 'Ghost'
Ghost Fern
Deciduous, Herbaceous Fern, Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Regular / Even
Description
Size: 18 - 30 tall x 18 - 30 wide
Shape / Form:
Arching,
Clumping
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Silver / Gray,
Mutli-color
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior:
Clumping
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Suitable Substitutes
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum | Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium otophorum | Eared Lady Fern
Perfect Partners
Plant Combos
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Foliage Combo in Cool Tones with Varied Texture
Focus: Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8 -
Fab Foliage Combo Enhanced by Summer Blooms
Focus: Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8 -
Foliage Tapestry for Shade
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6 -
Foliage Combo with Surprising Autumnal Tones in Spring
Focus: Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 5, 6