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Autumn Fern
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A wonderful, easy-to-grow fern. Newly unfolding fronds have a beautiful coppery-pink color, aging to deep green. Striking in shaded or woodland gardens, formal or informal. Attractive with hostas, epimedium and wild ginger. Good filler for bouquets.
Companion Plants
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Coral Bells
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Hosta
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Viola
Plant Details
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Common name
Autumn Fern
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Botanical name
Dryopteris erythrosora
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Shade
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Height
30-36" (76-91 cm)
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Habit
Arching
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Feed
Not recommended
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Time
No Bloom
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Janet J.'s collection
- Katherine W.'s collection