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Jurassic Gold Wood Fern
Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' PPAF
Pronunciation: drye-OPP-ter-iss wal-ik-ee-AH-nuh
SKU #44768
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| 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 |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
| Care Instructions | Water regularly in the first growing season; once established, tolerates drought, but prefers moist soils. Remove faded fronds. Plants can be divided when crowded. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
|---|---|
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Jurassic Gold Wood Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Jurassic Gold Wood Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Jurassic Gold Wood Fern is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Jurassic Gold Wood Fern?
Jurassic Gold Wood Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Jurassic Gold Wood Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade
How fast does Jurassic Gold Wood Fern grow?
Jurassic Gold Wood Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
What color is the foliage of Jurassic Gold Wood Fern?
Jurassic Gold Wood Fern has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Jurassic Gold Wood Fern?
Good companion plants for Jurassic Gold Wood Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia).
How do I care for Jurassic Gold Wood Fern?
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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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.