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Northern Maidenhair Fern {1-Gallon pot}
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Adiantum pedatum (AKA Adiantum americanum, Common Maidenhair, Canadian Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair, Maidenhair Fern)
Pronunciation: ae-dee-AN-tum peh-DAY-tum
Product: 200058
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Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) brings a delicate, airy texture to shade gardens with arching fronds held on dark, wiry stems. You will see the fronds divide into finger-like segments, creating a refined, lacy look that pairs well with bold-leaved perennials and spring ephemerals.

Give it a woodland-style site: part shade to full shade, soil high in organic matter, and consistent moisture. It performs best in well-drained, humus-rich ground that does not dry out for long periods. In hot, dry weather or too much sun, fronds can brown earlier in the season, so mulch with shredded leaves or compost to keep roots cool and evenly moist.

At maturity, expect roughly 12-30 inches in height with a spread around 12-18 inches. It expands slowly by creeping rhizomes to form a larger colony over time, making it useful for naturalizing in shady borders, ravine-like beds, and woodland edges. Plant it where you can appreciate the fine texture up close, such as along a shaded path or near a seating area.

Maintenance is simple. Keep soil moisture steady, especially during summer heat, and remove spent fronds after they fade or in late winter before new growth emerges. Divide established clumps carefully if you want to increase your planting, and avoid frequent disturbance for the best long-term performance.

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