Arachniodes simplicior Variegata Farfugium fleshy petiole (stalk) of Arisaema

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

one of our finest US native plants

Calanthe reflexa is a summer bloomer

The spines are on the sides of the leaf

leathery leaves give a very tropical appearance

Arachniodes simplicior Variegata Farfugium fleshy petiole (stalk) of ArisaemaArachniodes 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