Arachniodes simplicior Variegata Farfugium followed by blackberry-like ornamental seed

followed by blackberry-like ornamental seed pods

In early summer

then to a light/dark green contrast late in the season

fleshy petiole (stalk) of Arisaema tortuosum emerges in early June

Arachniodes simplicior Variegata Farfugium followed by blackberry-like ornamental seedArachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is a fabulous 18" tall x 18" wide evergreen fern that features a wide streak of yellow down the center of each plastic textured leaf. Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is reliably hardy in zone 7, although the new growth emerges very late (reports indicate success in parts of zone 6). East Indian holly fern is the one garden fern that visitors to your woodland garden will absolutely drool over, so invite a crowd of