Alpine Wood Fern ‘Jurassic Gold’

Dryopteris wallichiana ‘Jurassic Gold’ PPAF

Introduced by: Concept Plants
Discovered by: Bob Hollister near the Jurassic Coast, United Kingdom

Exposure: Shade to part sun | Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 24″ | Width: 18″

Dryopteris ‘Jurassic Gold’ is a unique fern that has an excellent spring foliage color. The young shoots are golden orange fading to bright golden-yellow and green. Compared to Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern), the new shoots of Jurassic Gold are bigger, bolder and richer in color. It’s fresh orange fronds brightens up shaded places in the garden or on the terrace. Plant Jurassic Gold in a humus rich, moist soil. It performs well in zone 5 – 9 and so far, no diseases have been observed. Remove the dead leaves of this deciduous plant after winter.

Available as tissue culture and liners from Emerald Coast Growers and Meridian Young Plants.