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Brilliance Autumn Fern

Crystal Bridges will close early at 4 PM on Friday, May 3, to prepare for the VIP Premiere of The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel. Lunch will be served in the Great Hall on Friday. The Coffee Bar and select galleries will close at 3 PM.
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.