$17.99
Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery discovered this giant Painted fern. As its name implies, Godzilla towers above other Painted Ferns and has been a perennial favorite at his mail order nursery. It has to be propagated by division to maintain its size.
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Easily grown in humusy, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Best sited in sheltered locations. Best frond color in light shade. Soil must not be allowed to dry out. Divide clumps in early spring. Naturalizes well by short, branching rhizomes and can form dense colonies in optimum growing conditions. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Godzilla' Painted, Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Athyrium niponicum Pictum 'Godzilla' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade |
| Height | 2 to 3 ft. |
| Width | 2 to 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | High in Organic Matter |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Silver/red/green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
