Adiantum
Genus
Also called maidenhair fern
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“The Northern maidenhair fern is an herbaceous perennial” — Adiantum pedatum (Common Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair Fern) | North Carolina Ex
“It prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic soils in full shade.” — Adiantum pedatum (Common Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair Fern) | North Carolina Ex
“Maidenhair ferns generally prefer shady areas and soils that are organic, moist and well-drained.” — Adiantum | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8” — Maidenhair Fern: Native Fern Growing Guide
“30–75 cm (12–30 in)” — Adiantum pedatum - Wikipedia
“Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division” — Adiantum pedatum (Common Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair, Northern Maidenhair Fern) | North Carolina Ex
“ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs” — Adiantum Maidenhair Fern: Complete Care And Growing Guide - Biology Simple
“No significant problems. The Florida Fern Caterpillar can be a problem.” — Adiantum | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Ferns pair well in landscapes with other shade-loving plants including hosta, astilbe, lungworts, Solomon’s seal, and others.” — Adiantum | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian