Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

Dryopteris erythrosora (Brilliance Autumn Fern)

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Brilliance is an improved Autumn Fern. Plants form a colorful groundcover with pink fiddleheads that turn coppery orange as they unfurl. Fronds age to a lustrous dark green and remain well into winter. New growth continues through the season, giving a colorful tapestry effect of copper and green from Spring to late Fall.

Performs well in dry or moist shade
Deer resistant

Height

18-24 Inches

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Spread

12-18 Inches


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& Maintenance Tips

Brilliance Autumn Fern prefers moist, rich, well-drained, acid soils in full to partial shade. While it will grow well in dry shade, it is intolerant of drought, compacted or poor soils. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8

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Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
High
Exposure
Part Shade to Full Shade
Habit
Perennal
Landscape Use
Ground Cover
Water Needs
Medium
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