Indian Holly Fern
Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'
Pronunciation: a-rak-nee-OH-dees sim-PLIK-ee-or var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #00086
| Description | Bright, grassy green fronds are accented by a distinctive gold stripe down the midrib of each lance-shaped leaflet. Widely spaced leaflets create a lacy appearance. An excellent fern for woodland colonies and subtropical compositions. Spreads gently by creeping rhizomes to form a clump. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderately growing; reaches 18 in. tall, gently spreading 18 to 36 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
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| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich, acidic soils. Avoid harsh sun exposure. Provide shelter in colder northern gardens. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize periodically through growing season. Remove old faded fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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