Adiantum Species, Common Maidenhair Fern, True Maidenhair Fern

Adiantumaethiopicum

Genus
Adiantum (ad-ee-AN-tum)
Species
aethiopicum (ee-thee-OH-pik-um)
Synonym
Adiantum aethiopicum f. assimile
Adiantum aubertii
Adiantum cycloides
Adiantum subtrapezoideum
Adiantum trigonum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oak View, California

Jeanerette, Louisiana

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Oak View, CA | August 2007 | positive

We have had one of these growing in a protected area near our front door for over twenty years. Love the lacy effect of the foliage! We...Read More

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