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Athyrium 'Ghost'

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy matte foliage is greyish lime in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Athyrium 'Ghost' (lady fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Athyrium 'Ghost' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.