(Mature Size: 12-36"T x Spreading) (Adiantum pedatum)
- The 'Five Finger Maidenhair' has long topped the popularity list for native North American ferns.
- Even those who dismiss ferns as "all looking alike" appreciate this species for bringing grace and beauty to the shady garden.
- The pedate frond hand waves its airy fingers horizontally from atop a purple black stipe (stem) of 1 to 3 feet in height.
- The graceful fingers of this fern look nice next to blue-margined hostas like 'June' and 'Lakeside Beach Captain'.
- In time, with good moist compost and filtered light this will form a lush clump gradually spreading its welcome wands of foliage.
- Brighter light will reduce the size of the fronds but full sun does not make for a happy plant!
- Although deciduous and depending on Mother Nature's whims, it can hold its fronds into late fall.
- It is content in gardens from Zone 2 (where it is clearly one of the most ornamental options) to Zone 8.
Hardy to zones 2-8.
Color: Soft Green
Size: 12-36 inches tall with a spreading habit
Type: Hosta Companion Plant
Product Size: 4.5 Inch Container