Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum

Landscape Focus

A fine-textured structural fern used as a graceful filler and ground-layer plant in shaded woodland landscapes.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Loam, Organic-rich soils

Soil Moisture: Medium, Moist

Sun Exposure: Part Shade, Shade

Height: 1' - 2'

Spacing: 18" - 24"

Bloom Color: None (fern)

Bloom Time: N/A

Root Type: Rhizomatous

Benefits: Deer Resistant, Woodland Habitat, Erosion Control

Plant Description

Maidenhair Fern is prized for its delicate fan-shaped fronds held on dark wiry stems, creating an airy and refined texture. It thrives in rich woodland soils with consistent moisture and protection from harsh sun. This fern spreads slowly by rhizomes and forms elegant colonies over time. Mulching and maintaining soil moisture help it establish successfully.