Indian Holly Fern
Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'
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: 7
Good to grow!
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Lumberton, New Jersey 08048
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