Yellow ferns are not entirely of that color but have a mix of green, canary, and orange in their fronds. Do not mistake them for ferns that have diseased and yellowing leaves, though!
The ferns on this list may have a deeper yellow/orange hue in their fronds around the fall. Do note that the fronds, when they age, might turn a different shade of yellow from their natural color.
Botanical Name: Osmunda regalis
These large ferns grow erect in clusters and may grow as much as 4-6 feet tall. Their fronds get a nice pae=le-green color and shades of yellow and gold during fall.
Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora
Native to Asia, this yellow fern gets its name from how its foliage changes color during the season, showcasing bronze, copper, and orange.
Botanical Name: Selaginella kraussiana
This chartreuse-colored variety of fern makes for a nice, low ground cover. It especially brightens up dark and shady areas of gardens—a great pick for small pots that you can keep in any bright spot of the house.
Botanical Name: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
This fern gets its name from the cinnamon-like fibers on its fronds – the best part? The yellow-orange color contrasts beautifully with the remaining foliage, which stays mainly green.
Botanical Name: Drynaria quercifolia
What makes this fern stand out from the regular ones is the size of its leaves, which are significantly broader than the fronds of the other one. It has a beautiful hue of yellow and orange that gets more pronounced in the fall.
Botanical Name: Polypodium glycyrrhiza
You might spot one in the wild, growing onto a tree’s bark and covering it completely! These ferns are not entirely yellow/orange, but they have a particular set of fronds with that hue here and there.
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