Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Dryopteris fili-mas, Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteris carthusiana
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
Woodlands
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS erythrosora
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Autumn fern, Japanese wood fern, Copper shield fern
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Autumn Fern Tree
Muhly Grass
In German
Herbst Fern Tree
hairawn muhly
In French
Autumn Fern Tree
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Otoño Fern Tree
muhly Grass
In Greek
Φθινόπωρο δέντρο φτέρη
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Samambaia de árvore Autumn
muhly grama
In Polish
Jesień Drzewo paproci
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Autumnus Fern tree
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Leptosporangiate fern
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Fern is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Autumn Fern flower color: Not Available
Autumn Fern leaf color: Light Green, Yellow green, Pink and Copper
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass
Care of Autumn Fern and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Autumn Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.