Autumn Fern, Japanese Red Shield Fern, Copper Shield Fern, Aspidium erythrosorum
One of the most colorful ferns in the genus Dryopteris, Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern with broadly triangular, arching fronds. In spring, its new fronds are suffused with coppery tints and contrast beautifully with the shiny, dark green, mature fronds. Initially, these may be pinkish, but the coppery tones dominate until the frond matures and turns bright green as the season progresses. Prized for its adaptability and brilliance, Autumn Fern thrives on neglect and is pest and disease free. A great asset for shaded woodland gardens, it can also be used as an accent plant. It makes a superb backdrop for flowering shade plants.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Dryopteris |
| Common names | Autumn Fern, Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Dryopteris |
| Common names | Autumn Fern, Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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