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Ghost Fern
The silvery foliage is acquired from its Japanese painted fern parent and upright habit from its lady fern parent. This fern is best used in, shade gardens or shaded border fronts, and in shaded areas near streams or ponds. It typically grows to 30” tall. The silver is contrasted by the darker maroon midribs. The fronds become more grayish-green as summers warmer temperatures arrive. The Ghost Fern, 'Athyrium niponicum var. The Ghost Fern will tolerate more soil dryness than some other ferns, but soils must not be allowed to dry out. The best site for this plant is in sheltered location. pictum and Athyrium filix-feminais', is a deciduous hybrid fern. The characteristic that is most noteable is it's upright silvery foliage. The Ghost Fern is easily grown in organically rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. The slowly spreading clump of fronds are a soft grayish-green with an overlay of silvery shades. ... details
Hayscented Fern The Hayscented Fern, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, is very common. They are vigorous growers and tolerate most conditions. This perennial fern grows fast and is deciduous. Hay Scented Ferns are also known as Cup ferns. Landscape uses are for borders, massing, specimen and groundcover. It can be identified by its lacy, light-green fronds that feel very slightly sticky to the touch. It often grows in large colonies and appears to be forming a carpet. |
