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Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

The wood fern is a attractive, drought tolerant fern that grows 1-2 ft. tall. It has a spreading habit for shady areas and is tolerant to Sunset Zone . The wood fern is also drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Pink, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.