adiantum pedatum (northern maidenhair fern) native zone 3

adiantum pedatum (northern maidenhair fern) native zone 3delicate 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

star-like whorl

bloom time: late spring until frost

bloom time: august

mountain laurel grows best in a well-drained

it is known to grow to extreme heights of 200 cm plus and can replicate a dense jungle

lemon yellow bloom

attractive sprays of open-faced

near-white flowers

remove dead foliage in the spring

in partial sun

typically grown as a shrub

rich green leaves turn dull red in the fall