Dryopteris erythrosora
Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern
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.