AMERICAN MAIDENHAIR FERN
AMERICAN MAIDENHAIR FERN
Zones - 3-8
Description -
Delicate fern that is native to moist woods of North America and Asia. Vivid bright green leaves on shiny black stems are highly decorative up close for small space pockets or around water gardens. Underground spreading rootstocks create groundcover-like patches over time. Favorite of shaded rock gardens and thrives in litter under canopy trees. Shade or part shade in far north. Moderate growth once established to 18 inches to 2 feet with average two feet wide and spreading. Hardy.
Key Benefits
A popular North American native fern with distinctive lacy fan-shaped fronds on shiny black stems. Spreads quickly in moist, bright shady areas with good air circulation.
Time of Flowering
Does not produce flowers.
Average Landscape Size
Fronds grow from the ground forming large dense patches 2 ft. high and wide.
Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.
Sun Exposure
Partial to full shade
Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F