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Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

Autumn Fern

Plant Type: Fern

A beautiful mid-sized fern at home in the moist, well-drained humusy woodland garden. New fronds emerge with brilliant shades of coppery orange and coppery pink and this striking color persists longer than the species.  Green foliage reigns through the summer and reddish frond color returns in fall. Often used as a groundcover.

Size Future Qty Future Date
#1
4" Pot 360 03/01/2026

Mature Height:

1-2 ft

Mature Spread:

1-2 ft

Zone:

5

Foliage Color:

Burgundy, Gold, Green

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' Characteristics & Attributes:

Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Full Shade
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Fall Color
Groupings
Woodland Edge
Naturalizing
Specimen
Shade Gardens
Moist Areas
Rock Garden
Semi-Evergreen
Woodland Garden
Edging
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Bronze
Green
Orange
Habit
Vase Shaped
Spreading Clump
Taller Ground Cover
Arching
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Spring