Athyrium ‘Ghost’

(2 customer reviews)
  • Rabbit Resistant,
  • Humidity Loving,
  • Full to Part Shade
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Athyrium ‘Ghost’

(2 customer reviews)
  • Rabbit Resistant,
  • Humidity Loving,
  • Full to Part Shade

$18.99

Begins Shipping April 14, 2025

$18.99

Availability: In stock

$18.99

(Fern) Athyrium ‘Ghost’ is a deciduous fern that is easily grown in organically rich, well-drained soil. The unique color and shape of ‘Ghost’ is acquired from its parents. The silvery foliage is from the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’) parent, and the upright habit comes from the Southern Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) parent. ‘Ghost’ can reach up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, creating a beautiful back drop for your hostas and heucheras, in your shade to part shade gardens. The best silvery coloration is displayed in the spring. As the temperatures warm, a grayish-green color appears. Athyrium ‘Ghost’ has better drought tolerance that most ferns, although we do not recommend letting it dry out. Hardy in zones 3-8, ‘Ghost’ is well suited for woodland shade gardens, container gardens or as a garden border. The attractive foliage can be used as greenery accents in floral arrangements.

Athyrium ‘Ghost’
Common Name: Fern
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8What is my zone?
Max Height: 2 – 3 Feet
Max Spread: 1 – 2 Feet
Exposure: Part Shade (4-6 hrs.), Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Deciduous
Design Use: Border, Container, Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage): Spring, Summer, Fall
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2 reviews for Athyrium ‘Ghost’

  1. ldl

    I like this fern but am trying to grow it in an extremely shady spot where only Columbine and Coleus have thrived. It’s struggling, but often, plants need some time and babying to adapt to very challenging conditions. I’ll see what happens next spring if and when it re-appears, which is often when plants start to really adapt if they’re going to. My experience with Colorado Front Range weather is that ferns, like Clematis, need some time to adjust to our climate and either don’t reappear the next spring or come back late and gradually start to thrive. If it doesn’t, I’ll try it next season with my Garden Crossings spring order in a spot that has just a little more sun, because it’s a beautiful fern, and arrived in great condition. As a Michigan native, Garden Crossings is my new favorite mail order nursery, with a climate I’m familiar with that’s pretty similar to my current area except for humidity.

  2. Sue R

    I love this fern!! Makes a beautiful border and provides great contrast in texture and color for many shade loving plants

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