• Image of Dryopteris lepidopoda taken at Heronswood, WA by R. Bayton
    Heronswood, WA by R. Bayton
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Dryopteris lepidopoda

Sunset Fern

This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

Shop Available Dryopteris

Item #: 6360

Zones: 6b to 7b, at least

Dormancy: Evergreen

Height: 24" tall

Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin: China, Taiwan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


Dryopteris lepidopoda is a superb fern introduction from western China/Taiwan. The 2' tall x 2' wide evergreen clump has new fronds which emerge a stunning reddish-orange. The olive green foliage is held atop hairy black stipes. Sunset fern prefers a rich, evenly moist site in garden.