Buy Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica

Also Known As

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Prolifica'
Lacy Autumn Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica plant details

Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica is an evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with bronze, green and pink foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, green and pink
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, cut leaves, easy-to-grow, lacy leaves, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Prolifica’ is a semi-evergreen fern with reddish new foliage in spring which turns to green for summer, and coppery-red again in fall. Spreads slowly by underground stems. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands, and naturalized landscapes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Finely cut, narrow, leathery fronds whose young fronds are a pink bronze color that age to dark green; Very attractive. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. 12-24 inches tall. Zones 5 to 8. Height: 14” to 16”. Evergreen.