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Himalayan Maidenhair

Adiantum venustum

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Overview

Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan Maidenhair, is an elegant fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. This perennial reaches a mature height of about 6-12 inches and can spread up to 24 inches. Hardy in zones 5-8, it presents a lush groundcover with a fine texture, adding a touch of grace to woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Fern, Ground coverClimate Subtropical
Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan Maidenhair, is an elegant fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Fern, Ground cover
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — Adiantum venustum, or Himalayan Maidenhair, is an elegant fern with delicate, fan-shaped fronds; it presents a lush
Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — This perennial reaches a mature height of about 6-12 inches and can spread up to 24 inches; to keep the soil evenly
Himalayan Maidenhair (Adiantum venustum) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade
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