Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
Full shade
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
13631 S.e. Johnson Road Milwaukie OR 97222
- Dennis' 7 Dees
1090 Mcvey Ave. Lake Oswego OR 97034
- Portland Nursery
5050 S.e. Stark St. Portland OR 97215
- Tony's Garden Center - Portland
10300 Se Holgate Boulevard Portland OR 97266
| 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, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!