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Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)Foliage

Autumn Fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) 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.

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

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