ADIANTUM PEDATUM / NORTHERN MAIDENHAIR FERN

ADIANTUM PEDATUM / NORTHERN MAIDENHAIR FERN

A Delicate Fern with Elegant Fronds

Adiantum pedatum, commonly known as Northern Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate, graceful fern native to North America. It is highly valued for its beautiful, fan-shaped fronds that add a touch of elegance and lightness to shaded garden areas. With its feathery appearance and striking black stems, it’s an ideal plant for adding texture and softness to woodland gardens or shaded landscapes.

Why Choose Northern Maidenhair Fern?

• Graceful Appearance: The fern's light, airy fronds are a favorite for creating natural, soft textures in garden landscapes.
• Shade Tolerant: Thrives in full to partial shade, making it perfect for woodland gardens or areas under trees.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this fern requires little care, growing naturally and blending well with other shade-loving plants.
• Seasonal Interest: In addition to its fronds, the Northern Maidenhair Fern provides aesthetic interest throughout the growing season, with fresh green foliage in spring and summer, and golden-brown fronds in fall.

Key Features:

• Frond Color: Light green, delicate, fan-shaped fronds with dark black stems.
• Height and Spread: Typically grows 12–18 inches tall and spreads 12–18 inches wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
• Sunlight: Prefers full to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 12–18 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide.
• Growth Habit: Clumping, with delicate, fan-shaped fronds.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
• Flowering: Non-flowering, with spore-bearing structures appearing on the underside of fronds.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils.

Ideal Uses:

• Woodland Gardens: Perfect for shady areas under trees, where it can provide texture and greenery all season long.
• Shaded Borders: Adds elegance to shaded borders, garden beds, or along the edges of walkways.
• Groundcover: Ideal for use as a groundcover in shaded, moist areas where other plants might struggle to grow.
• Container Gardening: Works well in containers, especially when combined with other shade-loving plants for a lush, green display.

The Northern Maidenhair Fern is a wonderful choice for adding texture and elegance to shaded gardens. Its delicate fronds and graceful form make it an excellent companion to other ferns, hostas, and shade-loving perennials.

• NATIVE TO ONTARIO