The Northern Maidenhair Fern, also known as Adiantum pedatum, is a delicate and beautiful fern that is native to North America. It's known for its unique, fan-shaped leaf patterns and its arching fronds. This fern typically grows to a height of 1-2.5 feet with a similar spread. It prefers part shade to full shade and thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils. The Northern Maidenhair Fern is a great choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or other areas of the landscape that receive less sunlight. The leaves of the Northern Maidenhair Fern are compound and have a bright green color. The stems are black and wiry, providing a striking contrast to the leaves. This fern is a low-maintenance plant that is resistant to most common garden pests and diseases. However, it's important to keep the soil consistently moist, as it does not tolerate drought well. Type: Fern Origins: East N. America and East Asia Height: 1' - 2.5' Spread: 1' - 1.5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Part Sun , Full Shade Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Fronds may brown early in Southern heat if moisture is not maintained. Remove old fronds after new growth begins in spring. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Rock Gardens , Ponds and Streams , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera , Hosta , Cast Iron Plant IMAGES: Walter Siegmund , Adiantum pedatum 09905 , CC BY-SA 3.0 , (2) Cephas , Adiantum pedatum JB , CC BY-SA 3.0 * As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.