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Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair fern Maidenhair fern fronds have a characteristic circular shape with thin, delicate subleaflets. Wiry black stems provide a nice contrast to the green foliage. In spring, the fern sends up slim, barely visible reddish fiddleheads.

Sun: part to full shade
Soil: rich loam, neutral to slightly alkaline
Moisture: moist to moist-wet
Height: 1-2½ feet
Uses: Plant in drifts in a woodland garden, especially on a hillside, where the beautiful leaf shape is more easily seen. Clumps will spread to form a ground cover, but plants are not aggressive. For a smaller garden, plant a few together to provide a focus.

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