Athyrium 'Godzilla' (Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern)

Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8 36" tall Origin: Hybrid

This sporeling showed up in our garden in the mid-1990s and it wasn't long before we realized we had something special. There was something about its 3' tall x 6.5' wide proportions that were a bit out of the ordinary for a typical Japanese painted fern, despite its typical painted fern leaf appearance. Although the leaf backs were covered in patches of felty brown spores, there was no viability, indicating some horticultural hanky panky with a nearby lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina) had conceived this "mule." Finally, we have divided our clump so we can finally share 'Godzilla' with our gardening friends, although our supply is still limited. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)