Thelypteris noveboracensis ~ New York Fern 5-9ft-height and then acquire rose-pink tones

and then acquire rose-pink tones before eventually fading to beige as its leaves turn

It  large shiny plum-purple leaves with dark purple veining and rounded lobed create a basal mound that holds its color year round

which may require staking

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Thelypteris noveboracensis ~ New York Fern 5-9ft-height and then acquire rose-pink tonesNew York Fern is a native evergreen fern with lightly arching tapered rich green fronds that emerge bright green and turn purple in fall. Grows best with part shade in the south and moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Fern Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1' 2 Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Fall, Year Round