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Ghost Fern (1 gallon)
Ghost Fern (1 gallon)
$18.00
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Athyrium 'Ghost'
Choose Ghost Fern when you want a shade bed to glow. Its luminous silvery-white fronds on dark burgundy stems light up dark corners where plain green ferns disappear, and it does it standing up — an upright, clumping habit that reads as tidy, not floppy. It is easy, deer-resistant, and asks only for steady moisture and a break from hot sun.
Buy This If
- You want silver color in shade.
- You can keep the soil moist.
- You like an upright fern.
Skip This If
- The site bakes in afternoon sun.
- You cannot water in dry spells.
- You need an evergreen fern.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The silver fronds glow in shade and pull the eye straight to spots green ferns leave flat. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills its clump at a steady, useful pace rather than racing to cover ground. |
| Maintenance | A- | Keep it moist and cut back spent fronds after winter; otherwise it looks after itself. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely browse ferns, so it holds up well where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | The upright clumping habit tucks neatly into borders, entries, and tight shade beds. |
| Screening Value | C | This is an accent that lights up a bed, not a screen or a privacy planting. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we reach for Ghost Fern to light up shady beds where green ferns fall flat. Set a few among hosta and heuchera in a dark corner and the silver fronds do the work, brightening the whole planting. Give it even moisture and it rewards you all season; let it dry out and the glow fades fast.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Athyrium 'Ghost' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ghost Fern |
| Mature Height | 2.5 ft |
| Mature Width | 2 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8b |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, arching |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it really silver?
Yes. The fronds emerge silvery-gray over dark burgundy stems and hold a ghostly, luminous glow that stands out in shade.
Does it die back in winter?
Yes. It is deciduous, so it goes dormant in winter and returns fresh in spring.
Sun or shade?
Part shade to shade with steady moisture. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and do not let it dry out.
Why Add Ferns to Your Landscape?
- Perfect for Shade Gardens: Ferns thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland and foundation plantings.
- Soft Texture & Movement: Feathery fronds add contrast and visual interest alongside broader-leafed plants.
- Low-Maintenance & Hardy: Many varieties return year after year with minimal care and strong cold tolerance.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-43015
