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Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum Pedatum

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Overview

The Western Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate, deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped, radiating fronds which can reach up to 18 inches in height. Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded landscape designs.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Fern, Ground coverClimate Subtropical

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 39

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 75

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — The fronds emerge from slender, black stems that provide a striking contrast to the lush, green foliage, image 28

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — the fern's fronds exhibit a graceful arch; radiating fronds which can reach up to 18 inches in height, image 83

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — rounded leaflets known as pinnules; it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements, image 44

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Type: Fern, Ground cover
Family: Polypodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 39

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for, image 75

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — The fronds emerge from slender, black stems that provide a striking contrast to the lush, green foliage, image 28

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — the fern's fronds exhibit a graceful arch; radiating fronds which can reach up to 18 inches in height, image 83

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — rounded leaflets known as pinnules; it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements, image 44

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — They prefer moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — fan-shaped fronds that add a textured and airy aesthetic to any garden; the fronds emerge from, image 61

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — It is an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants such as Hostas and Astilbes; they prefer, image 51

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements; rounded leaflets known as pinnules, image 71

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; it is an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained, image 55

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded landscape designs; and enhance woodland

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — which possess an almost ethereal quality; scientifically known as Adiantum pedatum, image 45

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — which possess an almost ethereal quality; scientifically known as Adiantum pedatum, image 63

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — and enhance woodland settings; ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to, image 50

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained, image 37

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — It is an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants such as Hostas and Astilbes; they prefer moist

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade; fan-shaped, image 40

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained, image 73

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — They prefer moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 66

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements; rounded leaflets known as pinnules

Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — As a low-maintenance and deer-resistant species; deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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