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    Adiantum capillus-veneris

    Also Known As

    • Adiantum veneris
    • Black Maidenhair Fern
    • Southern Maidenhair Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Adiantum capillus-veneris plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Adiantum capillus-veneris

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: adiantaceae, pteridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Adiantum capillus-veneris

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "One of the most delicate and charming of all the ferns native to cool temperate regions of the world" (R. Grounds) with soft fan-shaped "leaves" and a "stem" resembling fine black enameled wire. Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Adiantum capillus-veneris features small, fan-shaped green foliage growing from arching black stems. Creates a dense, delicate clump of deciduous foliage. Deer resistant. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass planting, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    The Southern maidenhair fern is a beautiful ferns for the garden. The small fan-shaped fronds have wiry, black stems that are distinctively arching to pendent. Soft delicate finely textured foliage is attractive in woodland areas. This maidenhair fern tolerates heavy shade.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tough and durable fern growing to 12? tall with dainty, triangular, light green fronds on black stems. Requires warm season moisture and is useful cascading over a moist bank or edging a pond. Allow for dormancy where winters are cold. Hardy to 20F. North America.

    By: Native Sons

    Grows about 12 inches tall here. Less lacy than our northern version. Light shade and sufficient moisture, though doesn't seem to like too much dampness. A very small number available.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Lacy bright green fronds grace nearly black stipes. Each pinnule is more incised than typical giving this deciduous, spreading fern a distinct lacy effect. Spreading habit. Native to the osuthern US, from coast to coast.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Adiantum capillus-veneris plant

    How to Grow Adiantum capillus-veneris

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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