Brilliance Autumn Fern Common Name: Brilliance Autumn Fern Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora’Brilliance’ Brilliance Autumn Fern Plant family: Dryopteridaceae Location: North Forest Trail Growing zone: 5-8 Height: 1′-2′ Spread: 1′-2′ Bloom time: Non-Flowering. Bloom description: Non-Flowering Leaf type: Bipinnate fronds are stunningly colorful, ranging from copper orange to deep red as they unfurl. Once unfurled, fronds slowly fade to the classic deep green and can reach lengths of 2′ when fully mature. Garden uses: As with most ferns, ‘Brilliance’ tolerates shade very well; adding hints of orange and gold to well shaded areas.