Adiantum pedatum | Northern Maidenhair Fern
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as the northern maidenhair fern, is a delicate, deciduous fern with airy, fan-shaped fronds arranged in a distinctive circular pattern. The fine, bright green leaflets emerge from dark, wiry stems, creating a graceful contrast that adds texture and movement to shaded gardens. Unlike flowering plants, this fern reproduces via spores, which develop on the undersides of its fronds.
Native to North America, Adiantum pedatum thrives in woodland settings, where it naturally grows in moist, shaded environments. Its light, feathery foliage makes it an excellent choice for softening garden edges, underplanting trees, or complementing other shade-loving plants. The fern’s elegant form and ability to thrive in cooler, shaded areas have made it a favorite in naturalistic and woodland-style gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as the northern maidenhair fern, is a delicate, deciduous fern with airy, fan-shaped fronds arranged in a distinctive circular pattern. The fine, bright green leaflets emerge from dark, wiry stems, creating a graceful contrast that adds texture and movement to shaded gardens. Unlike flowering plants, this fern reproduces via spores, which develop on the undersides of its fronds.
Native to North America, Adiantum pedatum thrives in woodland settings, where it naturally grows in moist, shaded environments. Its light, feathery foliage makes it an excellent choice for softening garden edges, underplanting trees, or complementing other shade-loving plants. The fern’s elegant form and ability to thrive in cooler, shaded areas have made it a favorite in naturalistic and woodland-style gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as the northern maidenhair fern, is a delicate, deciduous fern with airy, fan-shaped fronds arranged in a distinctive circular pattern. The fine, bright green leaflets emerge from dark, wiry stems, creating a graceful contrast that adds texture and movement to shaded gardens. Unlike flowering plants, this fern reproduces via spores, which develop on the undersides of its fronds.
Native to North America, Adiantum pedatum thrives in woodland settings, where it naturally grows in moist, shaded environments. Its light, feathery foliage makes it an excellent choice for softening garden edges, underplanting trees, or complementing other shade-loving plants. The fern’s elegant form and ability to thrive in cooler, shaded areas have made it a favorite in naturalistic and woodland-style gardens.
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Family: Pteridaceae
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Delicate, bright green, fan-shaped fronds with dark, wiry stems
Flower color: Non-flowering fern
Bloom time: Not applicable
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low; remove old fronds as needed; may require attentive watering during establishment
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Not applicable
