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Adiantum pedatum
Maidenhair Fern
- » Feathery green fronds
- » Wiry black to red stems
- » Pink fiddle-heads in the spring
- » Slowly spreads by creeping rhizomes
- » Thrives in shade
- » Goes great with other shade-loving perennials
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:12-18 in
- Spread:12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Feathery ornamental fern that thrives in the shaded woodland garden. A great combo with thick leaved Hosta, Brunneras and other shade loving perennials.
Attributes
| • | Native |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Shade |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Adiantum pedatum
Hot summer heat may cause fronds to brown by mid to late summer, particularly if the soil dries out or if the area is too sunny.