Arachniodes simplicior ~ East Indian Holly Fern, Variegated Holly Fern
East Indian Holly Fern is a slow-growing evergreen fern with an upright vase-like habit and thick glossy fronds with an unusual creamy yellow stripe along the midrib. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. Tolerates wet soils and resistant to deer. Also sold as Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' or Arachnoides aristata 'Variegata'. Type: Fern Height: 1' - 2’ Spread: 1’ - 3’ Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Protect from winds. no serious disease or pest issues. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Pond Edges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Hosta, Columbine IMAGES: Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Arachniodes simplicior, (2) Keisotyo, Arachniodes simplicior hakatasd02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Raffi Kojian, Garden