{"product_id":"ghost-fern","title":"Ghost Fern","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Luminous Silver Fern That Glows in the Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhost Fern (\u003cem\u003eAthyrium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ghost') earns its name with upright, ghostly silver-white fronds that seem to glow in shaded corners. A cross between the colorful Japanese painted fern and the tall native lady fern, it combines luminous color with an elegant, vertical habit. It lights up the darkest beds and pairs beautifully with deep-green and burgundy foliage — a deer-resistant favorite for shade gardens in St. Paul, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGhost Fern Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthyrium 'Ghost'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich soil; tolerates clay with added compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F; dies back and returns each spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; upright silvery-white fronds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening dark corners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its silver fronds reflect light and visually open up deeply shaded beds. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor contrast plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning against dark hostas, burgundy heuchera, and green ferns. Pair with Godzilla fern, hostas, and astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into moist, shaded soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Ghost Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch with shredded leaves. Space 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Ghost Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist — water every 1–2 days in dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture for the brightest fronds. Mulch to retain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is it so silvery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts Japanese painted fern parentage gives it luminous silver-white fronds, while the lady fern parent adds an upright habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it really brighten shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the pale fronds reflect light and visually lift dark, shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact, multicolor cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGodzilla Fern (Athyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A giant painted fern to anchor the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark-leaved varieties make the silver fronds pop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315486773553,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/ghost-fern.jpg?v=1779727881","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/ghost-fern","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}