Athyrium nipponicum 'Ghost'
Common Name(s):
Lady fern
Ghost fern
Synonym:
Athrium x 'Ghost'
Ghost painted fern
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Athyriaceae
Fern
Foliage:
Silvery frond
Silvery grey-green fronds are broad, bipinnate with funely cut dekucate foliage
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Hybrid
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Shade
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
NO
Height:
2-2.5'
Spread:
1.5-2'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Hybridso has no native habitat
Soil:
Humusy soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Benefits from a springtime topdressing of organic compost
Mulch:
Apply a 1-2" layer of organic mulch such as shredded bark, leaf mold, or pine needles in spring
Thrives in part to full shade, maintain moist soil, use organic compost or rotted leaves to boost soil organic matter in spring, leave dead fronds in fall to protect crown, divide every 3-4 years in spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Ensure soil does not dry out, mulch if not done in fall
Spring:
Remove tattered fronds, divide every few years
Summer:
Maintain moist soil, apply 2-3" of mulch, moniitor for pests
Fall:
Maintain moist soil, provide winter protection by applying mulch to crown
General Care Comments:
Thrives in part to full shade, consistent moist fertile soil, and sheltered spots
Common Problems
Does't tolerate full sun
Diseases:
Root rot if soil gets waterlogged, anthracnose leaf spot
Insects:
Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, mealybugs, vlack vine weevils
Environmental Problems:
Too much sun bleaches leaves
Pests:
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