adiantum pedatum (northern maidenhair fern) native
$12.95
- delicate bright green fronds with black-purple stems
- spreads by shallow rhizomes to form a dense ground cover
- slower growing fern, taking 2-3 years to reach mature size
- foliage can be an interesting texture in arrangements
- non-flowering
- zone 3
- height 30-50cm
- spread 30-50cm
- adiantum are found in humus rich woodlands
- grows best in a moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, and is intolerant of clay conditions
- spreads slowly by shallow rhizomes
- propagate by division in early spring or by spores. Does not have any significant pests or disease
- partial sun/shade, full shade
- low maintenance
- native to ontario
- ground cover
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)