Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Main interest:

coppery bronze fronds in the spring, slow and easy to grow

Exposure:

partial to full shade

Soil humidity:

dry to moist soil; well drained

Growth type:

clumping

Flower colour:

non-flowering

Fragrance:

Non-fragrant

Flowering period:

non-flowering

Foliage:

coppery orange turning to dark green

USDA Hardiness:

zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 2 ft (0.6 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)

Use:

shade garden, woodland, border, mass planting, accent

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$14.99 - $39.99

Synonym(s): Aspidium erythrosorum

Also known as: Copper Shield Fern, Japanese Red Shield Fern