Northern maidenhair ferns (Adiantum pedatum L.) are more cold hardy than southern maidenhair, typically to zone 3. The leaves resemble a foot rather than a fan.

• Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) This native to North America stays close to the ground, reaching only 2 feet in height. It needs protection from slugs in order to thrive.

But here in our part of the southern highlands, you'll encounter the common variety of maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum), and it will more than suffice. The plant favors cool, moist watersheds and is ...

Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) is believed to have been named after its nearly black, shiny stipe and rachis. It is thought that these characteristic stalks reminded some of fine, dark root hairs.

Other natives are maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum), an airy beauty; cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea), which gets its name from the brown wool on its spiky fertile fronds; and leather wood fern ...

But here in our part of the southern highlands you'll encounter the common variety of maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum) and it will more than suffice.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) range from 1-2’, with 1-1.5’ spread and prefers moist woods and rocky shaded areas.

Specialty nurseries carry a Southern maidenhair fern that is cold hardy and the one you need to find. Northern maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum) has five fingers with delicate cut leaf tissue.

• Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum): grows 1-2½ feet tall; delicate, fan-shaped leaflets; spreads to form large colonies; fiddleheads emerge pink in spring; name comes from slender, shiny ...

While not all ferns thrive everywhere in Virginia, some favorite, hardy varieties include: the maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum), a beautiful, early fern that has light green fronds with a dark ...

Object Details Biogeographical Region 78 - Southeastern U.S.A. Collector P. Fleming Record Last Modified 31 Mar 2020 Specimen Count 1 Collection Date 29 May 1986 Barcode 00411061 USNM Number 3075129 ...

Adiantum capillus-veneris, Venus' hair fern or common maidenhair, is actually a native of North America. I live in the Oakland hills, and four of the six varieties of maidenhair that I grow have ...