Dryopteris 'Jurassic Gold' Fern – Dryopteris wallichiana Live Starter Plant | Rooted in Nursery Pot | Shade Perennial | Deer Resistant | Easy to Grow

Brighten your shade garden with Dryopteris 'Jurassic Gold', a stunning perennial fern prized for its vibrant new foliage. Fresh fronds emerge in brilliant golden-orange tones before maturing to rich golden yellow and eventually deep green, providing season-long interest in woodland gardens and shaded landscapes. This eye-catching fern is an excellent choice for under trees, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

Each order includes one healthy, well-rooted starter plant growing in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch nursery pot, ready to continue growing in your garden or patio container. Young plants will gradually develop the vibrant mature frond coloration as they establish and mature. This low-maintenance fern is also deer and critter resistant, making it an excellent addition to woodland and naturalized gardens.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Dryopteris 'Jurassic Gold' starter plant
✔️ Botanical Name: Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' PPAF
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Shipped in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch nursery pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Jurassic Gold Wood Fern
Botanical Name: Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' PPAF
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial fern
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a shaded location with organically rich, consistently moist soil. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect the roots. As the fern matures, its colorful new fronds will become more vibrant each growing season.