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Ghost Fern

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This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade
(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2-3 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

1.5-2 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

This isn’t a Halloween plant. Ghost Fern gets its name from the silvery tips of the foliage. Ghost fern is one of the most beautiful and well-mannered ferns in the garden. It is a hybrid of Japanese painted and lady ferns. ‘Ghost’ fern is the best of both parents. Ghost fern is a slowly spreading plant that develops beautiful upright fronds highlighted with silver. The stems are dark accenting the fronds.

Like most ferns it does best in evenly moist shady soil. It is deer and rabbit resistant as well as disease and insect resistant. Since this is an upright fern it is great as a background to other shade lovers in the garden. Unlike other ferns this one won’t run rampant in your landscape.

Ghost Fern Care

Ferns are a little bit later to come up in the garden until the soil temps stay even. But once they come up, the unfurling of the fronds is a beauty to behold, much like a ballet dancer. ‘Ghost’ fern is hardy from Zone 3a-8b. Just make sure it is watered during times of drought.

Ghost Fern Spacing

Ghost fern is 2-3 ft. tall and 1 ½ ft. wide at maturity so when planting several make sure to plant them 1 ½ ft. apart. An added bonus is you can cut the fronds and use them in bouquets as well. Since ferns aren’t heavy feeders, a slow release fertilizer such as Espoma Plant Tone is ideal for keeping it happy and healthy.

Ghost Fern Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Flower Color(s): n/a
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Height Class: Medium
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 1.5-2 Feet
Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet
Habit: Upright
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Features: Drought; Foliage Interest
Scientific Name: Ghost' Athyrium hybrid
Common Name: Ghost Fern
Other Name(s): Lady Fern
Brand: Proven Selections
SKU: ATHGH
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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