Dryopteris erythrosora
$27.00 / 1G
Autumn Fern ·
Description
Dryopteris erythrosora, commonly known as Autumn Fern, is a clump-forming herbaceous fern valued for its foliage, form, and structural presence. It typically matures 1.5–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is China to Temp. Eastern Asia. Its foliage supplies texture and seasonal cover, though it does not produce flowers for pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in accent, mass planting, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and dry soil.
Benefits
Adds structure, texture, and seasonal interest to garden plantings.
Features
Dryopteris erythrosora provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.
Usage/Use
Garden and landscape planting
Native Range
China to Temp. Eastern Asia
| Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance | |
| Autumn Fern | |
| No | |
| Part Shade; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Non-Native | |
| No | |
| Yes |
| Full Shade, Part Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Fertilize Less Often | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Insignificant | |
| None | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Foliage varies by cultivar; refer to the plant label for distinctive color and texture. | |
| Woodland | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Foliage Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Soil | |
| Well-drained soil | |
| Water regularly during establishment, then according to the plant’s moisture preference. | |
| Not Needed | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low |