Northern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum

The Northern Maidenhair Fern, also known as Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate and beautiful fern that is native to North America. It's known for its unique, fan-shaped leaf patterns and its arching fronds.

This fern typically grows to a height of 1-2.5 feet with a similar spread. It prefers part shade to full shade and thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils. The Northern Maidenhair Fern is a great choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or other areas of the landscape that receive less sunlight.

The leaves of the Northern Maidenhair Fern are compound and have a bright green color. The stems are black and wiry, providing a striking contrast to the leaves.

This fern is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to most common garden pests and diseases. However, it's important to keep the soil consistently moist, as it does not tolerate drought well.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Fronds may brown early in Southern heat if moisture is not maintained.  Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings,  Borders,  Woodland Gardens,  Naturalized Areas,  Rock Gardens,  Ponds and Streams, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Heuchera, Hosta,  Cast Iron Plant

IMAGES:  Walter Siegmund,  Adiantum pedatum 09905,  CC BY-SA 3.0, (2)  Cephas,  Adiantum pedatum JB,  CC BY-SA 3.0

* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.