Autumn Fern

Names

Common Names
Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Growth

Height
12-24 inches
Spread
18 to 30 inches
Growth Rate
Slow

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Red to dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3a-8b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: partial shade to full shade
Soil Type
Well-drained, moist, and fertile soil
Soil Drainage
Moist to well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Semi-deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Spores and Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

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