Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
Autumn Fern
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Fronds unfurl copper-red, maturing to bronze and then green. Green summer foliage can then acquire a russet tone in autumn. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Very attractive color!
Height
18-30 Inches
Spread
12-16 Inches
When to Divide
spring, if needed
Good Companions
Variegated Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), Leopard's Bane (Doronicum orientale), Cranesbill (Geranium ), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Bigleaf Ligularia (Ligularia dentata), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Mini Hosta (Hosta ), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Yellow/Copper/Bronze |
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Moist |
| • | Rich |
