Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
Autumn Fern
Plant Type: Fern
Exposure: Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade Shade Tolerant
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
"Autumn Fern" refers to the coppery-orange color of the emerging fronds. Foliage matures to shiny dark green. A deciduous fern with an erect habit. A durable perennial fern for the Midwest.
Height18-24"
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Spread18-24"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Wonderful foliage accent for shade beds, borders and landscape containers.
Dryopteris erythrosora Plant Care:
Needs consistent moisture. Slow spreader.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
Autumn Fern Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Early Season (March - April)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture.
Moderate
Moist
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant