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Ghost Fern - 1 Gallon
SKU:
200610
UPC:
014949008843
$16.99
- Rigid, silver‑green fronds with deep purple midribs for dramatic color contrast.
- Forms a neat, upright mound reaching 2–3 ft. tall and wide.
- Thrives in moist, shady locations and tolerates brief dry spells once established.
- Excellent backdrop for hostas, coral bells, and other shade‑garden favorites.
Ghost Fern (Athyrium 'Ghost') is a vigorous, easy‑to‑grow herbaceous perennial prized for its striking silver‑green fronds accented by deep purple midribs. Its tidy, upright growth habit brings refined structure and luminous color to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and container plantings. More tolerant of occasional dryness than many ferns, yet happiest in consistently moist, organically rich soil, this shade‑loving fern adds elegant texture and contrast to any low‑light landscape. With its dramatic foliage and dependable performance, it remains a standout in moist, shady gardens.
Plant Description
A formal, upright fern with rigid silver‑green fronds and deep purple midribs; ideal for woodland gardens or as a refined backdrop plant.
Foliage
Silvery, gray‑green fronds with rich purple midribs; best coloration in light shade.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade; best foliage color develops in light shade.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist; tolerates brief dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture.
Soil Requirements
Grows best in organically rich, well‑drained soil; thrives in humusy, moisture‑retentive conditions.
Growth & Size
Moderate‑growing; reaches 2–3 ft. tall and wide, forming an upright, tidy mound.
Special Features
Dramatic foliage color; deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant; suitable for erosion control and very wet areas.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, containers, woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a textural accent among hostas and coral bells.
Care Instructions
Water regularly to maintain even moisture; fertilize during the growing season; cut back old fronds after new spring growth emerges; divide every 2–3 years.
- Rigid, silver‑green fronds with deep purple midribs for dramatic color contrast.
- Forms a neat, upright mound reaching 2–3 ft. tall and wide.
- Thrives in moist, shady locations and tolerates brief dry spells once established.
- Excellent backdrop for hostas, coral bells, and other shade‑garden favorites.
Ghost Fern (Athyrium 'Ghost') is a vigorous, easy‑to‑grow herbaceous perennial prized for its striking silver‑green fronds accented by deep purple midribs. Its tidy, upright growth habit brings refined structure and luminous color to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and container plantings. More tolerant of occasional dryness than many ferns, yet happiest in consistently moist, organically rich soil, this shade‑loving fern adds elegant texture and contrast to any low‑light landscape. With its dramatic foliage and dependable performance, it remains a standout in moist, shady gardens.
Plant Description
A formal, upright fern with rigid silver‑green fronds and deep purple midribs; ideal for woodland gardens or as a refined backdrop plant.
Foliage
Silvery, gray‑green fronds with rich purple midribs; best coloration in light shade.
Sun Requirements
Prefers full shade to partial shade; best foliage color develops in light shade.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist; tolerates brief dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture.
Soil Requirements
Grows best in organically rich, well‑drained soil; thrives in humusy, moisture‑retentive conditions.
Growth & Size
Moderate‑growing; reaches 2–3 ft. tall and wide, forming an upright, tidy mound.
Special Features
Dramatic foliage color; deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant; suitable for erosion control and very wet areas.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for borders, containers, woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a textural accent among hostas and coral bells.
Care Instructions
Water regularly to maintain even moisture; fertilize during the growing season; cut back old fronds after new spring growth emerges; divide every 2–3 years.
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