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northern maidenhair fern
Adiantum pedatum
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A delicate deciduous fern with fine, lacy, fan-shaped fronds that emerge from wiry black stems. It thrives in shaded woodland conditions with consistent moisture and makes an elegant addition to shaded gardens and containers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.6 to 6.6Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation