Northern Maidenhair Fern | Plant Profile

Northern Maidenhair Ferns (Adiantum pedatum) are deciduous, clump-forming ferns that are native to midwestern woodlands. The foliage is light green and feature small, tightly packed leaflets on long finger-like fronds. These ferns have a spreading shape and are frilly and textured.

Northern Maidenhair Fern prefers acidic, medium moisture, well drained soils in part shade to full shade.

Northern Maidenhair Fern are ornamentally attractive when massed together on hillsides or woodland floors. They fronds spread nicely over large rocks in rock gardens.