Cyrtomium macrophyllum Ampelaster it is very tolerant of

it is very tolerant of drought once established

dark green leaves are edged with a wide band of creamy gold

so expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years in good rich soil

Helleborus foetidus is a handsome foliage plant

just prior to the emerging foliage

Cyrtomium macrophyllum Ampelaster it is very tolerant ofCyrtomium macrophyllum is a little grown holly fern with a wide range from India to Southeastern China that can be found at elevations from 2,500' 8,000'. Large leaf holly fern adds a whole different texture to the woodland garden. The bold textured fronds arch outward to make a 2' tall x 2' wide clump that is semi evergreen in most winters. Semi evergreen means that it still has leaves in spring, but they look so rough that you'll probably want to