Description

Adiantum pedatum, Maidenhair Fern, Native Fern, Bare Root

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Wholesale Native Maidenhair Ferns, Pricing is based on quantity

Northern maidenhair’s delicate, 8-20 in. fronds, with dark, shiny stems, spread their pinnae horizontally in a nearly perfect circle. This graceful, fan-like pattern is unique among native ferns. The fronds arise from a creeping rootstock in clusters. Burgundy red fiddleheads appear in early spring. The roots are wiry and black, colonizing in favorable sites.

Average to moist soil:
Average well drained soil:
Average Wildlife Value:
FACU – Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands:
Groundcover:
Herbal / Medicinal Uses:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Moist Soil:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
Part – Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
Perennial:
Sandy soil, coarse texture:
Threatened / Endangered:

Botanic:Adiantum pedatum
Common Name(s): Maidenhair Fern

Mature Height / Spread:1-2′

Soil Ph: 4.5-6.5

Habitat: Moist Woods, Rocky Shaded Habitat

Notes: Clump forming, delicate texture, herbal uses

Use Ornamental: Uniquely delicate, light green foliage, black stems, and red fiddleheads for areas with the right conditions
Use Wildlife: Provides shelter for toads and lizards.
Use Medicinal: Indigenous peoples made a tea from the leaves to treat respiratory conditions such as coughing and consumption.
Use Other: Shiny, dark stems used in basketry.
Interesting Foliage: yes

Exploited & vulnerable status in New York (USDA)

Adiantum pedatum, Maidenhair Fern, Native Fern, Bare Root

Wholesale Native Maidenhair Ferns, Pricing is based on quantity

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Native bare root ferns are dug and shipped while dormant, mid November to early spring.

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