Common maidenhair
Adiantum capillus-veneris

- Pteridaceae
- Fern
- Perennial
- Forb/herb
- โ Shade
- ๐ธ blooms jun,jul,aug,sep
- โ 51 cm tall
About Common maidenhair
Common maidenhair is a delicate native fern that brings real elegance to shady garden spots. Its feathery fronds with tiny fan-shaped leaflets are genuinely lovely to look at, and they sway gracefully in the slightest breeze. This fern is a perennial, so it comes back year after year with no fussing. It's also a wonderful plant for wildlife, offering shelter and food sources to the creatures that share your garden.
Growing maidenhair fern is wonderfully straightforward. It loves shade, making it perfect for those tricky dark corners where other plants struggle. Just give it consistent moisture and well-draining soil, and it'll thrive. Once established, it asks very little of you except occasional watering during dry spells. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this native beauty is a reliable choice that will reward you with years of delicate, charming growth.
Native to 40 states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin