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Gerald L. Klingaman
Dryopteridaceae
Athyrium 'Ghost'
Ghost Ladyfern, Ladyfern
Ghost ladyfern is a hybrid cross between the Japanese painted fern and American ladyfern. It forms upright to arching clumps of broad silvery-gray to frosted apple-green fronds with dark purple midribs. This vigorous, deciduous fern grows a little taller than both its parents.
Overall, it prefers partial to full shade, but a little sun will bring out its silver color. Like most ferns, it thrives in fertile, evenly moist soil but can tolerate moderately dry soil once established. Plant in woodland gardens, rock gardens or perennial borders with other colorful, beautifully textured plants for shade.
9 - 1
4 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Fern
Partial Shade, Full Shade
24"-36" / 61.0cm - 91.4cm (36)
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm (24)
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral
Average
Loam
Medium
Upright/Erect
Summer, Fall
None
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
No
Yes
Matte
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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