A cross between Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) and A. niponicum ‘Pictum’ (Japanese Painted Fern). The plant is clump forming and rigidly upright with the ghostly silver-gray foliage. Use in the shade garden both in moist and dry situations.
Product Description
ATHYRIUM x ‘Ghost’ – Ghost Fern
A cross between Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) and A. niponicum ‘Pictum’ (Japanese Painted Fern). The plant is clump forming and rigidly upright with the ghostly silver-gray foliage. Use in the shade garden both in moist and dry situations also able to handle more dryness than other ferns. Works well when combined with Hostas or Epimediums as well as other woodland plants.
Sun: Part Shade/Full Shade
Soil: Rich, Moist, Well-drained
Size: Height 2-3ft., Width 1-2ft.
Zone: 4-8
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerant to Heavy Shade, Attractive Foliage