Indian Holly Fern

Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'

Pronunciation: a-rak-nee-OH-dees sim-PLIK-ee-or var-ee-GAY-tuh
SKU #00086
7-9

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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.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Moderately growing; reaches 18 in. tall, gently spreading 18 to 36 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsThrives 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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Bloom TimePrized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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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