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Ghost Fern
Featuring a quiet, graceful beauty and soft fronds
with well-defined texture and color, this fern
dresses up any shady spot. Maroon-tinted midribs
and frosted white and green leaflets brighten up
cool shady spots. Plant for an elegant background
or as graceful ground cover.
Light: Full to partial
shade
Height: 18-24"
Zones: 3-8
Size: Potted
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| Botanical Name: |
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Athyrium x 'Ghost' |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Shade/Partial Shade |
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| Height/Habit: |
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18 - 24" |
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| Spread: |
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18 - 24" |
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| Spacing: |
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18 - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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Zones 3 - 8 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Pinnate leaf fronds that are finely divided. Exhibits the maroon mid ribs of parent - Japanese Painted Fern. |
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| Flower Form: |
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n/a |
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| Flower Color: |
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n/a |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Best color in dappled shade, but will tolerate full shade. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Humus rich woodland soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Ghost fern is a cross between Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) and Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern). The delicate laced fronds are a pale green with maroon mid ribs. A nice complement to dark leaved hostas and other ferns. Add a splash of interest to a woodland garden. |
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| Pruning: |
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None necessary. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Breeder is Nancy Swell of Virginia. |
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