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Ghost Fern
Athyrium 'Ghost'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um
SKU #01876
A vigorous and easy to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple midribs. Perfect for the woodland garden as a backdrop to hostas or paired with coral bells. Thrives in moist, shady settings, though more tolerant of brief dry spells than most ferns of its type. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; tolerates drier soils once established, but best with consistent moisture. Fertilize frequently during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Retailers Near You
- 2500 Airport Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219
- 1156 Oakland Park Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
- 4261 W Granville Rd Dublin, Ohio 43017
- Demonye's Greenhouse, Inc.
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #1
- Oakland Nursery, Inc. #3
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.