Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Godzilla' - Japanese Painted Fern cultivar shrub I am also going to

I am also going to try it as a cut flower and seed head

Basics: zones 3 to 7

Spreads by seed and shallow runner

numerous purple flowers on a candelabra-type structure in mid to late summer

an example of the growth habit and fall color

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Godzilla' - Japanese Painted Fern cultivar shrub I am also going toSizes available: #1 (Trade gallon) Basics: zones 3 8, eventually 3' x 4 6', part to full shade, prefers moist, rich, loamy soil Common names: Japanese Painted Fern Family: Woodsiaceae Origin Distribution: Athyrium niponicum is found in Japan, northern China, Korea, and Japan Habitat: moist woodlands and shady edges More: From the Morris Arboretum blog: "The genus name Athyrium derives from the Greek athyros, meaning doorless, and refers to the hinged