Autumn Fern

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Ground covers

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Moisture

Dry Well drained Moist

Soil

Loam Clay Organic

Soil pH

Acid

Drought tolerant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Dry soil Heavy shade Rabbits Urban conditions

Habit

Arching Clumping Vase

Plant type

Fern Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.