Adiantum pedatum
NORTHERN MAIDENHAIR, FIVE FINGER FERN
Pteridaceae-Adiantaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous fern

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: North America

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Adiantum pedatum
NORTHERN MAIDENHAIR, FIVE FINGER FERN
Pteridaceae-Adiantaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous fern

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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