Autumn Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora · Perennial

Autumn Fern is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, that matures to about 1.5–2.5 ft × 1.5–2.5 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. It stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

5-8

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1.5–2.5 ft × 1.5–2.5 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Rabbits, Pollution

Native to

Eastern Asia