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Plant Details:
Category:
Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Etc.
Family:
Dryopteridaceae
Height:
24 in.
Width:
18 in.
Zones:
5a - 9b
Exposure:
Part Shade
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Common Name: Jurassic Gold Dryopteris
Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ is a unique fern that has an excellent spring foliage color. The young shoots are golden orange fading to bright golden-yellow and green. Compared to Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern), the new shoots of Jurassic Gold are bigger, bolder and richer in color. It’s fresh orange fronds brightens up shaded places in the garden or on the terrace. Plant Jurassic Gold in a humus rich, moist soil. It performs well in zone 5 – 9 and so far, no diseases have been observed. Remove the dead leaves of this deciduous plant after winter. Discovered by Bob Hollister near the Jurassic Coast, United Kingdom. Introduced by Concept Plants.
Second place in the virtual contest for the New Varieties Showcase at the 2020 Farwest Show.
