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Adiantum venustum
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Adiantum venustum
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Adiantum venustum


Himalayan Maidenhair Fern

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 9.005.200


This species of Maidenhair Fern has a delicate appearance, with black stems holding very small leaves of soft green. It forms a low, slow-spreading patch that is in no way invasive. Excellent foliage for cut flower arrangements. A beautiful edging or groundcover plant. Also great in pots. This takes a couple of years to settle in, appreciating a rich soil that stays evenly moist. Not a good choice for dry shade under thirsty types of trees. Clumps may be divided after 4 to 5 years. Semi-evergreen in mild winter regions. Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993).

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Adiantum venustum


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Woodland
Height
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow