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Athyrium 'Ghost' Fern | Japanese Painted Fern | Silver Shade Perennial | Deer Resistant Fern | Woodland Garden Plant | Live Fern
Athyrium 'Ghost' Fern | Japanese Painted Fern | Silver Shade Perennial | Deer Resistant Fern | Woodland Garden Plant | Live Fern
Regular price
$48.00 USD
Regular price
$89.00 USD
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$48.00 USD
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Athyrium 'Ghost' is an elegant hybrid Japanese Painted Fern admired for its upright habit and striking silvery-green fronds accented by deep purple to maroon stems. Its luminous foliage brightens shady garden spaces, creating a beautiful contrast with darker woodland plants.
A cross between the Japanese Painted Fern and Lady Fern, Ghost Fern combines exceptional vigor with graceful texture. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in moist, shady locations and is ideal for woodland gardens, borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Key Features
- Life Cycle: Deciduous Perennial Fern
- Botanical Name: Athyrium x 'Ghost'
- Foliage Color: Silver Green with Purple Midribs
- Growth Habit: Upright, Arching Vase Shape
- Plant Height: 24–36 inches
- Bloom Season: Non-flowering fern
- Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water Needs: Medium; prefers consistently moist soil
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–8
- Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dramatic Foliage, Low Maintenance
Uses
- Woodland gardens
- Shade borders
- Groundcover plantings
- Moist garden areas
- Erosion control
- Container gardens
- Cut foliage arrangements
Planting Partners
- Hosta
- Heuchera
- Astilbe
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
- Epimedium
Care Tips
- Plant in rich, organically amended, well-drained soil.
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather.
- Prefers filtered shade or full shade.
- Remove old fronds in early spring before new growth emerges.
- Mulch annually with compost or leaf mold to retain moisture.
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