Ghost Painted Fern
Athyrium niponicum 'Ghost'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade - Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Humus-rich, well-draining, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Silvery-grey to pale green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | None |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Rhizome division in early spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | None |
|---|---|
| Deer | Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Hosta, Heuchera, Astilbe, Bleeding Heart |
Where it came from
| Grower | Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Needs protection from harsh afternoon sun to prevent frond scorch. Mulch well to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Divide overgrown clumps in spring.
Cleanup
Cut dead fronds back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
Notes
A cross between Japanese painted fern and lady fern resulting in an upright, silvery accent plant.