From the Dawn of Time ~ Autumn Ferns
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Apr 29th 2026
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 latest 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