Dryopteris labordei Golden Mist(20)ct Ellepots
a/k/a Wood fern
Zone 5 to 8, Partial to full shade
Plants reach 20 to 24 inches tall and wide.
This beautiful new Asian wood fern is similar to Autumn Fern (D. erythrosora) but is a bit larger and more open in habit. The new growth is a unique shade of golden yellow, which matures to glossy deep green, triangular, bipinnate fronds.
This fern thrives in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil and part sun. The soil should remain moist but well-drained, though it will tolerate drier soils once it is established. Mulching plants in the winter will help to conserve moisture and keep weeds from taking hold there.
Use in perennial beds, as groundcover for shady areas and combination planters. Use a peat-lite mix growing media for containers, and if you want to bring it indoors, place in a low light area. Foliage is a splendid filler for flowers arrangements.
This is an evergreen fern, so it should be planted where it is protected from winter winds. Its culture is the same as that of Autumn Fern. |
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