Fern, Northern Maidenhair Fern

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1000390

$24.99

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1 GALLON

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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.

Type:	Fern
Origins:	East N. America and East Asia
Height:	1' - 2.5'
Spread:	1' - 1.5'
Spacing:	1'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 8
Culture:	Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:	N/A
Season of Interest:	Summer

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.

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