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Athyrium x 'Ghost'
Ghost Painted Fern
- » Cross between Painted Fern and Lady Fern
- » Rigidly upright and stately
- » Ghostly silverfish-gray-green foliage
- » Lights up dark spots in the landscape
- » Tight form gives a formal look to the garden
- » Great in groups or as a backdrop to hosta
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
This superb cross between Painted Fern and Lady Fern will create a sensation in your garden by taking the best of both plants and creating a garden masterpiece. Rigidly upright and stately, this fern boast fronds of ghostly silverfish-gray-green foliage that will light up even the darkest landscape spot. Its tight form gives a formal look to the garden adding a look of neatness that dresses up the whole area around where it's planted. Use it in groups for a great effect or as a backdrop for Hosta creating an excellent mix of color and textures.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Athyrium x 'Ghost'
Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Best sited in sheltered locations. Best silvery frond color occurs in light shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out.
