Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
SKU
03624
A bold and beautiful choice for shady borders and woodland gardens. A stunning dwarf fern with a flush of young papery fronds that emerge a copper-red color, then mature to a deep green. Spreads by underground stems. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | drye-OPP-ter-iss ehr-ith-roh-SO-ra |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; forms foliage clump 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | A low-growing frilly Fern that behaves like a groundcover due to its spreading habit. Use to cover barren spots in shaded gardens or add to shade compositions that need a little seasonal color. Drought resistant, it is a labor saver in courtyards and atriums. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Provide organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during the growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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