Ghost Fern
Athyrium x ghost
Family: Athyriaceae
Ghost Fern grows in partial shade to shade and prefers moist well-drained humus-rich soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Ghost Fern
Ghost Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Moist well-drained humus-rich soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ghost Fern as Vegetative propagation typical, with planting or establishment depth listed as Crown division. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Ghost Fern (Athyrium x ghost) is listed in the Athyriaceae family and categorized as a fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0787
- Family
- Athyriaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Ghost Fern is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist well-drained humus-rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Moist well-drained humus-rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is vegetative propagation typical. Planting-depth guidance: Crown division. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Vegetative propagation typical
- Seed depth
- Crown division
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.