Arachniodes davalliaeformis
Shiny Bristle Fern
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Shop Available ArachniodesItem #: 8592
Zones: 7a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 24" tall
Origin: Japan
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Arachniodes pseudoaristata) Arachnioides davalliaeformis is a little-known evergreen fern that hails from the southern part of the Japanese islands where it forms a clump of upright 2' long stipes ending in stiff triangular fronds. The dark green foliage on our 15 year-old clump feels like it is made from shredded hard plastic...a far cry from what we typically think of as a fern. I'd like to see a slug try and take a bite out of this one! Arachniodes davalliaeformis makes a unique, albeit slow growing specimen for the woodland garden. If you manage to kill yours, please remember to use the plastic recycling bin.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Arachniodes
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall
Other: Groundcovers , Plants from Japan , Plants Named After Animals , Rain Garden Plants