species 33,035 observations

Northern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Florida Fern Moth 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heavy shade
Habit: Arching Clumping Creeping
Plant type: Fern Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.