Northern Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Pteridaceae
Plant Description: A delicate, lacy fern with shiny black stems that arrange the fronds in a fan-like circle. This native of the eastern US is typically found in shady, moist sites with rich, acidic soils. A lovely choice for shady woodland landscapes among rocks and evergreens. It may go dormant not only during the winter but also during dry spells.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-30" tall x 12-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Light Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: No
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
