Adiantum aleuticum
Western maidenhair
Photo © Richie Steffen
Fern Facts
Deciduous
Hardiness (USDA zones): 3-8 — Very cold hardy
Size: 1-1/2' - 2-1/2'
Size (cm): 46cm-76cm
Height and Spread: Medium - 1' to 3' in height or spread in 5 years
Light Requirements: Deep shade tolerant
Water Needs: Wet Soils
Garden Use: Containers
Origin: Canada, Pacific Northwest
Description
Incomparable NW native for woodland shade. The limey-green plane of its fronds sits atop shiny black stems. This compact colonizer prefers light shade in moist soil, and avoids the sun that burns its thin tissue.