Ghost fern (Athyrium 'Ghost') ah-THEER-ee-um Genus:  Athyrium Here's a fern with an upright habit and silvery fronds that give it a ghostly look, hence the name. Emerging new fronds have a shimmering whitish color that darkens slowly to a silvery green with burgundy accents. 'Ghost' spreads slowly by shallow rhizomes, eventuallly becoming an excellent ground cover. -Matt Griswold, Regional Picks: Northeast, Fine Gardening issue #127 Noteworthy Characteristics:  This is a strong grower. Among the colored ferns, this one is fairly subtle and combines well with most other plants. Care:  Provide part to full shade and moist, but well-drained, humusy soil. 'Ghost' grows best in a sheltered location and its color is best in light shade. Propagation:  Sow spores when ripe. Divide in spring. Problems:  Rust.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Fern