Go Back Fern Maidenhair

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Adiantum pedatum

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Northern Maidenhair fern is a deciduous, clump-forming fern which typically grows 1.5 to 2' tall and is most frequently found on rich wooded slopes, ravine bottoms and damp shady woods.  Features finely-textured, somewhat frilly fronds which have curved stalks and are palmately-divided.  Wiry stems are reddish-brown to black.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, acidic soils in full shade. Spreads slowly by creeping, branching rhizomes to form large colonies over time.

    Flower Color

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    Foliage Color

    Light green with reddish-brown stems

    Plant Spread

    1-1.5 ft.

    Good Companions

    Hosta, Caladium, Brunnera, Astilbe, Fringed Bleeding Heart, Pulmonaria, Toad Lily, Woodland Wildflowers

    Plant Height

    1-2.5 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average to Moist water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Shaded Border, Woodland Garden, Shaded Rock Garden, Native Plant Garden, Edger along paths in shaded gardens, Will naturalize

    Bloom Time

    Grown for its attractive foliage

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    slow to medium

    Seasonal Interests

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