Giant Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium 'Godzilla'
Aptly named, Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’ (Japanese Painted Fern) is a striking deciduous fern forming a massive rosette of arching, silvery fronds accented by green highlights and dark purple stems. Slowly spreading, this giant painted fern is easy to grow and lovely when paired with hostas and heucheras.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Common names | Fern, Japanese Painted Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Athyriaceae |
| Genus | Athyrium |
| Common names | Fern, Japanese Painted Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 48" - 72" (120cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’ (Japanese Painted Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’ (Japanese Painted Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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