Expert Gardener Autumn Fern (2.5 Quart) Orange-Red New Foliage - Part Shade Live Outdoor Plant for shade

The Autumn Fern is a versatile, shade-loving semi-evergreen perennial prized for its distinctive, coppery-red new fronds that mature to a rich, glossy green. This fern adds dynamic color and texture to any landscape, with its arching fronds creating a lush, tropical feel. Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings, the Autumn Fern is both low-maintenance and deer-resistant, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, this fern thrives in shaded areas and is an outstanding option for adding year-round interest to shaded garden spots. It is great specimen to plant in a container or in woodland gardens where it can be allowed to spread and grow into a solid mass. When planting this fern, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow release granular fertilizer in Spring.