{"product_id":"godzilla-fern","title":"Godzilla Fern","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Giant Painted Fern That Commands the Shade Garden\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGodzilla Fern (\u003cem\u003eAthyrium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Godzilla') is the supersized painted fern — a vigorous hybrid that erupts into a massive clump up to 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, draped in silvery-green fronds washed with burgundy and pewter. It delivers the colorful shimmer of a Japanese painted fern at three times the size, making a true focal point in a shaded bed. Bold and deer-resistant, it anchors woodland gardens in Edina, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGodzilla Fern Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAthyrium 'Godzilla'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 in. tall, 36–60 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich soil; tolerates clay with added compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F; dies back and returns each spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; large silvery-green fronds with burgundy tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade focal point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its sheer size makes it a living sculpture in a shaded bed — give it room to show off. Space 3–4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland backdrops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the anchor behind hostas and smaller ferns. Pair with Ghost fern, hostas, and astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into moist, shaded soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Godzilla Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch with shredded leaves. Give it space — 3 to 4 feet — to reach full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Godzilla Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist — water every 1–2 days in dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture for the biggest, most colorful fronds. Mulch helps retain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does it really get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature clumps can reach 3 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet across — by far the largest of the painted-fern types. Plan for the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it have the painted-fern color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — silvery-green fronds with burgundy and pewter highlights, just on a much larger scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Fern (Athyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall, silvery-white painted fern to layer with Godzilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact original for the front of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold companion foliage for a layered shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315486871857,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/godzilla-fern.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/godzilla-fern","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}