Adiantum aleuticum

Also Known As

Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum
Aleutian Maidenhair Fern
Western Maidenhair Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 16"-24"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Adiantum aleuticum plant details

Adiantum aleuticum is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adiantum aleuticum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: adiantaceae, pteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adiantum aleuticum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Maidenhair fern is one of the most beautiful ferns for the garden. The fronds are atypical in that they are palmate -- like a hand with fingers. They are held on black stems. The Western maidenhair fern (Adiantum aleuticum) is a native of BC and is frequently found on deeply shaded steep banks and cliffs. In the garden, however, it is quite amenable to average garden soils in full to part shade. It is similar to the northern maidenhair fern (A. pedatum) but the fronds tend to be more upright (especially in more light) or slightly arching rather than lax or arching and less hardy. Possibly hardy to zone 3.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 3. Medium Green foliage, black stems.Deciduous

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Semi-evergreen, dark purple stipe, blue-green, delicate looking fan-shaped fronds Zone 2-9. 12"-24", PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

A deciduous to semi-evergreen fern with elegant foliage composed of 8-12'' fronds with oblong leaflets and fine black stalks and midribs. Exquisite. Ca. 20" tall.