Brilliance Autumn Fern

Common Name:

Brilliance Autumn Fern

Botanical Name:

Dryopteris erythrosora'Brilliance'

Family:

Dryopteridaceae

Zone:

5-8

Height:

1-2'

Spread:

1-2'

Bloom Time:

Non-flowering

Bloom Description:

Non-Flowering

Trail/Garden Location:

North Forest Trail

Garden Uses:

As with most ferns, 'Brilliance' tolerates shade very well; adding hints of orange and gold to well shaded areas.

Wildlife Benefits:

Leaf Type:

Bipinnate fronds are stunningly colorful, ranging from copper orange to deep red as they unfurl. Once unfurled, fronds slowly fade to the classic deep green and can reach lengths of 2' when fully mature.