Ghost Fern, Lady Fern 'Ghost', Athyrium filix-femina 'Ghost', Athyrium niponicum 'Grey Ghost'
Noted for its strong vase shape with distinctly upright fronds, Athyrium Ghost’ (Lady Fern) is an elegant deciduous fern forming a pretty rosette of arching, ghostly silvery gray fronds accented by contrasting dark red-purple midribs. Slowly spreading, this fern is easy to grow and lovely when paired with hostas and heucheras. This hybrid fern has acquired its silvery foliage from its Japanese-painted fern parent (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum) and upright habit from its lady fern parent (Athyrium filix-femina).
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Common names | Lady Fern, Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Common names | Lady Fern, Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Athyrium ‘Ghost’ (Lady Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Athyrium ‘Ghost’ (Lady Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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