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Northern maidenhair fern

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Adiantum pedatum
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Gilles Murray)
Adiantum pedatum

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Fern native to Québec. This species is the most beautiful fern in our flora, according to Brother Marie-Victorin. Its fronds are delicate and distinctly bifurcated. It can make magnificent ground cover.

The species is considered vulnerable in Québec.

Height: 45 to 55 cm
Width: 30 cm

Common name

Northern maidenhair fern

Latin name (genus)

Adiantum pedatum

English common name

Northern maidenhair fern

French common name

Adiante du Canada

Botanical family

  • Pteridaceae
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: semi-shade, shade
Soil type: fresh, damp, rich; does not tolerate drought

Hardiness

  • Zone 4

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders