Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) is a groundcover plant with green fronds up to 2 feet long. They prefer moist soil in part sun to shade. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, and they are a good choice for wet, shaded basins. Good companion plants include Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) and Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20