Ghost Fern
Athyrium niponicum
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Perennials: Fern
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Open texture and graceful appearance. Ferns make a wonderful counterpoint to flowering perennials. They will not tolerate drought conditions.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Not Applicable
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Shade: 3-4 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division