Meadow-rue Maidenhair Fern 'Argentine Lace'

Adiantumthalictroides

Genus
Adiantum (ad-ee-AN-tum)
Species
thalictroides (thal-ik-TROY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

El Cerrito, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
0
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(Zone 8a) | June 2015 | neutral

Could anyone please collect some spores of this species? I am looking for it for years!

Kind regards,
Remko.

C
El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | positive

This fern has done well on our front porch, where it is shaded from the sun and protected from strong winds. Needs to be sprayed daily wi...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | January 2006 | neutral

This selection of the deciduous Meadow-rue maidenhair hails is from Tucuman Province, Argentina around 3500' elevation. The 2' tall black...Read More

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