Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum

Also Known As

Adiantum aleuticum 'Subpumilum'
Subpumilum Dwarf Aleutian Maidenhair Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum plant details

Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: adiantaceae, pteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Haida Guay (Queen Charlotte Islands) native grows to a fraction of the size of A. aleuticum remaining under 6 inches in height with attractive tufted fronds. As one might expect, it enjoys dappled sun, consistently moist soil but not saturated. Wonderful trough specimen. USDA zone 4

By: Cistus Nursery

Growing to only about 8 inches tall and slowly spreading, this little gem is a lucky find when available. It's semi-evergreen and has shiny, black, wiry stalks holding pinnately divided fronds in a flat, fan-shaped arrangement. I've seen it turn a beautiful amber to pale gold in fall. Elegant yet tough - a winning combination. Minimum temperature: -30°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Fairy garden wanna be fern...6-8” tall and eventually twice as wide; fresh green tightly packed leaves on glistening black stems that are arranged like perfect fans. Semi-evergreen in warmer climates, deciduous where cold. Needs consistently moist, humusy soil and shade. USDA Z6