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Adiantum pedatum (Five-fingered Fern, Northern Maidenhair)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 17311

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Pteridophyta Class: Filicopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Pteridaceae Genus: Adiantum Species: Adiantum pedatum

Common Names add Northern Maidenhair edit | delete Maidenhair Fern edit | delete Five-fingered Maidenhair edit | delete Maidenfern edit | delete Five-fingered Fern edit | delete Plant Types edit Fern Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit Non-Flowering   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Bipinnate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Bog Garden/Waterside Cottage Garden Flower Arranging/Drying Low Maintenance Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Moist Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium   Soil pH edit 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic) 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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