Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern
Athyrium 'Godzilla'
Pronunciation: a-THEE-ree-um
SKU #42837
| Description | This dynamic painted fern of epic proportions has arching, silvery green fronds with deep purple midribs that radiate outward from a supersized spreading clump. The massive form and dramatic foliage is sure to thrill in a shaded bed or woodland setting, partnered with larger hostas. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Arching fronds spread to form foliage clump 3 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Best foliage color in light shade. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601