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Northern Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum
Elegant, fan-shaped fronds on striking black stems for shady spots.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 12-18 In.
- Height
- 12-18 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade, Full Shade
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Create design onlineAbout Northern Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum, the Northern maidenhair fern, is a deciduous perennial known for its unique circular arrangement of airy, bright green fronds. These delicate leaflets are held aloft by wiry, polished black to dark brown stems, creating a sophisticated texture in woodland settings. It typically grows in a mounding habit, reaching up to two feet in height. Thriving in moist, humus-rich soils and full to partial shade, it is perfect for shaded borders or rock gardens.