Survival of the Fittest: Ferns
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Mar 28th 2024
From the dawn of time, ferns have seen it all. Many of our best-sellers graced the world's gardens over a century ago. Before that, their foliar ancestors shared the planet with really big reptiles during the Jurassic era, a likely inspiration for the newest cultivar to catch our attention.Both Dryopteris varieties shown here grow to a mature height of 18-24" and are hardy for Zones 5-9. Let's explore more.
Dryopteris erythrosa(Autumn fern)New fronds emerge warm coppery-bronze and mature to bri