Scientific Name:
DryopterisProduct Details:
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Autumn Fern'- Dwarf-growing fern, young papery fronds display coppery-red color maturing deep green and deeply cut. Spreads by underground stems to 15 inches wide. Deciduous. Shade. Grows to 1 1/2 feet to 2 feet high. Spore grown. A low-growing frilly fern that behaves like a ground cover due to its spreading habit. Use to cover barren spots in shaded gardens or add to shade compositions that need a little seasonal color. Drought resistant, it is a labor saver in courtyards and atriums.
Peak Period: Middle Devonian (410 to 360 million years ago) In their prehistoric heyday, ferns dominated landscapes. Many evolved into modern plants, and more than 12,000 species thrive today. From big tree ferns to tiny, wispy strains, they reproduce from spores found beneath their fronds, or leaves.