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Adiantum pedatum
Northern Maidenhair Fern
Plant Type: Fern
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Dainty bright green fronds on shiny black stems create a light, airy texture. Spreads by shallow rhizomes to form a dense groundcover . Thrives in moist, loose, rich soil.
Height18-24"
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Spread12-18"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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Landscape Application:
Wonderful foliage accent for shade beds, borders and landscape containers.
Adiantum pedatum Plant Care:
Prefers moist, organic, acidic soil in full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)
Northern Maidenhair Fern Merit Awards and Special Collections
Northern Maidenhair Fern Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)
Early Season (March - April)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture.
Moderate
Moist
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Northern Maidenhair Fern Additional Information
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