Arachniodes simplicior ~ East Indian Holly Fern, Variegated Holly Fern thornless Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

Flat-topped clusters of raspberry pink star-shaped flowers bloom from late summer into fall

Premier should be planted with others to cross-pollinate to increase yield

Rarely flowers indoors

Arachniodes simplicior ~ East Indian Holly Fern, Variegated Holly Fern thornless Black-eyed SusanEast 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