Arachniodes simplicior
Common Name : holly fernFamily : DryopteridaceaeType : FernHabit : Clump-formingSpread : 10-50 cmFoliage : EvergreenFoliage colour : GreenHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters -15° to -10°Sunlight : Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter
Sometimes called Japanese fern or holly fern, Arachniodes simplicior ‘Variegata’ is a fabulous evergreen fern, bearing hard, glossy fronds with a distinctive yellow stripe down the middle. It’s perfect for growing in a woodland or shady border, and associates well with other ferns and shade-loving perennials. [Gardeners’ World]