Dryopteris labordei

Golden mist fern (Dryopteris labordei) has new fronds that emerge gold highlighted with orange and salmon tints.

Dryopteris labordei is a relative of autumn fern often called golden mist fern. It is similar in appearance but for the golden new growth that is highlighted with orange and salmon. Evergreen and easy to grow in average to somewhat dry soils.

Common Name:  Golden Mist Fern

Family:  Dryopteridaceae (The Wood Fern Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-8

Light:  Part Shade, Full Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

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Foliage Colour:  Green, Golden

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Deciduous woodlands.

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Geographical Origin:  Australasia