Jurassic Gold Wood Fern
Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' PPAF
Description | This colorful fern adds excellent spring color to a shady garden. New fronds emerge bright golden-orange, fading to bright golden yellow and green. A superior choice for shade gardens, under large tree canopies, narrow side yards and shaded foundation plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Reaches 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
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Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
Care | Water regularly in the first growing season; once established, tolerates drought, but prefers moist soils. Remove faded fronds. Plants can be divided when crowded. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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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.
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Dennis' 7 Dees 84794 Hwy. 101
Seaside, OR 97138 -
Lowe's 2850 Ocean Beach Highway
Longview, WA 98632 -
Lowe's 1951 S.e. 24th Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97123
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.