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Maidenhair Fern

Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites

Botanical Name: Adiantum pedatum*

Common Name: Maidenhair Fern

Updated 1/2012



*Native to Midwest

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Height: 1-2'  Spread:  1-1.5' Habit/Form: irregular  Zone: 3-8

Cultural Requirements:  Part to full shade in a consistently moist soil.

Ornamental Characteristics:  Delicate foliage (no flowers)

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