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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

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) — The fronds emerge from slender, black stems that provide a striking contrast to the lush, green foliage
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Its wiry, black stems elegantly contrast with the light green, lobed leaflets; fern / ground cover for deep shade
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; it is an excellent companion to other, image 72
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — and enhance woodland settings; ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — As a low-maintenance and deer-resistant species
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — scientifically known as Adiantum pedatum
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements; rounded leaflets known as pinnules, image 53
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Consistent moisture is crucial, especially in dryer climates or seasons
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — They prefer moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, image 48
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — and enhance woodland settings; ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to, image 86
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Consistent moisture is crucial, especially in dryer climates or seasons; as a low-maintenance and deer-resistant
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — radiating fronds which can reach up to 18 inches in height; the fern's fronds exhibit a graceful arch, image 74
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 58
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 76
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — rounded leaflets known as pinnules; it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — deciduous fern known for its fan-shaped
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to shaded landscape designs; and, image 59
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — rounded leaflets known as pinnules; it offers high aesthetic value with minimal care requirements, image 62
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 65
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — The fronds emerge from slender, black stems that provide a striking contrast to the lush, green foliage, image 64
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — and enhance woodland settings; ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a feathery, graceful texture to, image 68
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — It is an excellent companion to other shade-loving plants such as Hostas and Astilbes
Western Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Pedatum) — the fern's fronds exhibit a graceful arch; radiating fronds which can reach up to 18 inches in height
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