Athyrium, Ghost Fern 'Ghost'

Athyrium

Genus
Athyrium (uh-THEE-ree-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From spores
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Ferns
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Grand Junction, Colorado

Titusville, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Augusta, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Alpena, Michigan

Bay City, Michigan

Fenton, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota(2 reports)

Bronx, New York

Mahopac, New York

Southold, New York

Union Springs, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Morehead City, North Carolina

Weaverville, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Richfield, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Conway, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Mount Juliet, Tennessee

Leesburg, Virginia

Langley, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

By growing these ferns in the sun, I've managed to keep their color a very light silvery/green. When in the shade, they seem to glow and ...Read More

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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | May 2007 | positive

"Ghost Fern" is a garden hybrid of two deciduous ferns, the popular Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum var 'Pictum'), crossed with...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | neutral

A hybrid fern (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum x Athyrium filix-femina) noted for its silvery foliage set off by maroon or b...Read More

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