The Northern Maidenhair Fern, also known as Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate and beautiful fern that is native to North America. It's known for its unique, fan-shaped leaf patterns and its arching fronds.
This fern typically grows to a height of 1-2.5 feet with a similar spread. It prefers part shade to full shade and thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils. The Northern Maidenhair Fern is a great choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or other areas of the landscape that receive less sunlight.
The leaves of the Northern Maidenhair Fern are compound and have a bright green color. The stems are black and wiry, providing a striking contrast to the leaves.
This fern is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to most common garden pests and diseases. However, it's important to keep the soil consistently moist, as it does not tolerate drought well.
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East N. America and East Asia |
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1' - 2.5' |
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1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Fronds may brown early in Southern heat if moisture is not maintained. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Hosta, Cast Iron Plant
IMAGES: Walter Siegmund, Adiantum pedatum 09905, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Cephas, Adiantum pedatum JB, CC BY-SA 3.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
