fern · design plant record

Dryopteris erythrosora

Autumn fern

Copper-toned young fronds followed by a broader green fern framework.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.46–0.61 m (1.5–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Light

Part shade / Shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

6–12 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist, acidic, organic soil, sheltered from drying wind.

NC State reports naturalization and potential invasiveness in some states. Check local status before choosing it; minimum cold range is 6b.

Keep the care in the decision

Keep new roots moist and review slowly spreading rhizomes.

Origin & safety checks

China to Temp. Eastern Asia. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.