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Maidenhair Fern

Botanical Name
Adiantum pedatum
Min Zone
3
Max Zone
8
Height
10 to 18 inches
Width
18 inches
Light
Shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Provide consistent moisture
  • Plants will go dormant when conditions are too dry
  • Shelter from wind
  • Great for naturalizing in the woodland garden
Problems
Browning fronds in dry soils or too much sun and heat

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