Winter Garden Tips

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora
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Botanical Name

Dryopteris erythrosora

Hardiness

zones 5 to 8

Height

18 to 30 inches

Width

18 to 30 inches

Fall Color

Russet

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, organic

Planting and Care

Autumn fern will not perform well in soils that are allowed to dry out.  Provide protection from winds.

Problems

None serious

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