Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora
Description:  Also called Japanese Sword Fern, Autumn fern is a native of China and Japan.  It is somewhat rare and a very choice fern, appreciated mainly for its superb color and form.  Besides being beautiful, it is extremely hardy and evergreen.  Deeply notched fronds are a warm rosy brown when young and age to a glossy medium green.  Scarlet spore sacks dot the undersides for added color interest.  Shade loving, 30 inches tall, and 18 to 30 inches wide.
Growing tips: Ferns prefer shade with indirect sunlight and high humidity.  Moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 12-36 inches