Arachnoides aristata 'East Indian Holly Fern'

East Indian Holly Fern

Description:

♦ Zones:  5 - 10     Height:  30"     Exposure:  Full shade to Part Shade ♦

A medium size, evergreen Fern, native to Korea and Japan, that forms extensive colonies. This Fern is very late to start into new growth in spring.  The very attractive, evergreen, densely leafed fronds are very glossy, verdant mid-green, variegated with bright yellowish-green in the middle of each pinnae. The hardy zones 6 to 9 though may even survive as far north as zone 4 if heavily mulched during winter and on a site protected from wind. However north to zone 6, it will certainly not remain green all winter.  Prefers partial to full shade on moist to wet, fertile, well drained soil as well as protection from wind. Deer resistant.

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