Ghost Fern
Athyrium 'Ghost'
A vigorous and easy to grow fern with gray-green foliage. Neat, formal fronds are perfect for the woodland or shade garden as a backdrop to Hostas. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Rigidly upright grower 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 1876 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
A vigorous and easy to grow fern with gray-green foliage. Neat, formal fronds are perfect for the woodland or shade garden as a backdrop to Hostas. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-THI-ree-um nip-ON-ih-kum |
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Rigidly upright grower 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 1876 |
