Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000547
11/12/99
Dryopteris erythrosora--Japanese Shield Fern
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in (Vis. 1).
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: The new growth is a combination of yellow to
copper that fades to green. The color reappears in the
fall. Provide a growing area with light shade and a moist
soil. Additional interest is provided by the scarlet
spore capsules on the undersides of the leaves.
Propagation: Propagation is by division.
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