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Autumn Fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
Autumn Fern
In stock · from $14.99
Arching stems with frilly leaves grow into a vase shaped clump. Light green foliage turns bronze in fall. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Does best in moist, rich slightly acidic soils. Will not do well in dry locations.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-12.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Autumn Fern get?
About 24-30" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Autumn Fern need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Autumn Fern need?
Moderate water use.
Will Autumn Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Autumn Fern in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Autumn Fern wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.