Arachniodes davalliaeformis (Shiny Bristle Fern)

Zone: 7 - 8
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade - shade
Height: 18"

Attributes: Evergreen, Slowly spreading rhizome with shiny dark green, triangular fronds.

Notes: This is another Arachniodes that slugs actually don't like. Aracniodes are among the most textural of ferns, playing off more solid fronds.

Companion plants: Cypripedium, Sorbus, Trillium, Gaultheria, Mahonia, Rhododendron, Calanthe, Asarum,

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