The autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is a semi-evergreen perennial native to eastern Asia and Japan. It is prized for its dramatic fronds that emerge coppery-pink or red in spring, mature to glossy green in summer, and display striking red spore dots in autumn.
Light: Partial shade to full shade; protect from hot, direct afternoon sun.
Size: Grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide (up to 3 feet in optimal conditions).
The autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is a semi-evergreen perennial native to eastern Asia and Japan. It is prized for its dramatic fronds that emerge coppery-pink or red in spring, mature to glossy green in summer, and display striking red spore dots in autumn.
Light: Partial shade to full shade; protect from hot, direct afternoon sun.
Size: Grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide (up to 3 feet in optimal conditions).