Adiantum pedatum
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Among the most graceful of ferns, maidenhair is a prize for cool woodland settings. Its deciduous leaves are soft textured, colored light bluish green, and uniquely arranged in the shape of horseshoes. Carried horizontally atop wiry ebony stems, the foliage contributes a delicate soft texture to the landscape. Maidenhiar fern is best in moist acidic organically rich soils performing well on shaded slopes as a ground cover and along woodland trails in combination with numerous wildflowers and countless other perennials.
Details
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Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
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Special Characteristics
Features
Soft textured light blue-green leaflets uniquely arranged in the shape of horseshoes atop wire-thin ebony colored stems.
Landscape Value
Specimen, companion, accent, or massed as a ground cover.
Care
Watering:
Maidenhair Fern requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
Maidenhair Fern is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Maidenhair Fern is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.