Maidenhair Fern

Planted April 20, 2024

Names

Common Names
Southern Maidenhair Fern, Venus'-hair Fern, Venus Maidenhair Fern

Growth

Height
6-12 inches
Spread
10-24 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5b-9b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: partial shade to deep shade
Soil Type
Well-drained, loamy, sandy, or clay soil with calcareous (high pH) conditions
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soil that is not saturated
Soil pH
Alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Division and spores

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, or other pollinators; provides shelter and nesting materials for birds and small mammals.

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