Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Godzilla'

Giant Japanese Painted Fern

Godzilla is the perfect name for this gigantic version of Japanese Painted fern. Each purple stemmed silver frond can reach 3 feet tall; a real specimen that works best in shade and prefers moist soils.


  •  · A large fern for shade
  •  · Like Japanese Painted fern but twice the size
  •  · Could use in 2-gallon containers

Height:

36 in

Zone:

4-9

Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Godzilla'
Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Godzilla'

Exposure

Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Shade Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

Moist Soil

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate in the Garden

Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Fall
Early Spring
Late Spring / Early Summer
Late Summer

Athyrium

Common Name: Lady Fern

This genus of ferns consists of 180 species and is found throughout the world. This type of fern is the food source for many different kinds of butterflies and will tolerate drier soil than other ferns.