Fern Ghost

SKU: 5246

$12.99

Ghost Fern is a striking shade-loving fern with silvery-gray, lacy fronds that bring a ghostly, ethereal texture to gardens. Ideal for woodland settings, borders, and containers, it adds year-round elegance and soft contrast.

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Ghost Fern

Athyrium 'Ghost'

Fern Ghost is a captivating, shade-loving fern recognized for its unique silvery-gray fronds that create an ethereal, ghostly presence in any landscape. The delicate, lacy foliage adds soft texture and visual intrigue to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings. Its graceful arching form and subtle coloration provide striking contrast when paired with deep green shrubs, hostas, or darker foliage perennials. The fern’s slow to moderate growth ensures it maintains a compact, elegant shape while delivering year-round interest in cooler climates.

Perfect for gardeners seeking unusual and ornamental plants, Ghost Fern thrives in partially shaded to fully shaded areas with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for both formal and naturalistic garden designs. Ghost Fern can be a standout specimen or part of layered plantings where its silvery fronds illuminate darker corners and complement other shade-loving plants. With minimal pruning and care, it adds sophisticated texture and charm to garden compositions throughout the seasons.

Care Instructions:

Planting: Choose partial to full shade with rich, well-drained soil. Space 18–24 inches apart for natural clump formation.

Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during dry or hot spells. Avoid soggy conditions.

Pruning: Remove old or damaged fronds in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Pest Control: Rarely affected by pests; monitor occasionally for slugs or snails in damp areas.

Soil Tips: Prefers organically rich soil with good drainage. Mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

Plant TypeFerns
Hardiness Zone(s)4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
ExposureShade
Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Plant Height2' - 4' (ft)
Plant Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing2' - 3' (ft)
Water NeedsAverage
Maintenance LevelLow
Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PHNeutral, Acidic, Alkaline
Soil DrainageMoist but Well Drained, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained
Bloom ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
CharacteristicsEvergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy
TolerancesDeer, Rabbit
Garden UsesPatio and Containers, Beds and Borders

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