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American Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum
Pronunciation: ad-ee-AN-tum ped-AH-tum
SKU #08362
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Forms dense clumps, 2 ft. tall and wide; slowly spreads with age.
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| Description | A popular cold hardy, North American native fern with distinctive, fan-shaped, lacy, green fronds on shiny black, curved stems. Spreads quickly in moist, lightly shaded areas with good air circulation. Use among traditional woodland plants beneath shade trees. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A popular cold hardy, North American native fern with distinctive, fan-shaped, lacy, green fronds on shiny black, curved stems. Spreads quickly in moist, lightly shaded areas with good air circulation. Use among traditional woodland plants beneath shade trees. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does American Maidenhair Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is American Maidenhair Fern evergreen or deciduous?
American Maidenhair Fern is Deciduous.
What are the special features of American Maidenhair Fern?
American Maidenhair Fern is North American Native.
Is American Maidenhair Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does American Maidenhair Fern grow?
American Maidenhair Fern has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of American Maidenhair Fern?
American Maidenhair Fern grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use American Maidenhair Fern in my landscape?
American Maidenhair Fern is suitable for: Border, Container, Hillside.
What color is the foliage of American Maidenhair Fern?
American Maidenhair Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with American Maidenhair Fern?
Good companion plants for American Maidenhair Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for American Maidenhair Fern?
Thrives in enriched, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed frequently during growing season with general purpose fertilizer. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.