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Adiantum pedatum

Northern Maidenhair Fern

Delicate and hardy, large, bright green fronds have strong, black-purple stems forming a dense ground cover.

  • »  Delicate bright green fronds with black-purple stems
  • »  Spreads by shallow rhizomes to form a dense ground cover
  • »  Slower growing fern, taking 2-3 years to reach mature size
  • »  Foliage can be an interesting texture in arrangements

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  • Category:Ferns
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:30-50 cm
  • Spread:30-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Adiantum pedatum

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Adiantum pedatum

Adiantum are found in humus rich woodlands. Grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, and is intolerant of clay conditions. Spreads slowly by shallow rhizomes. Propagate by division in early spring or by spores. Does not have any significant pests or disease.