Fern, Northern Maidenhair

Adiantum pedatum

An elegant woodland perennial prized for its delicate, fan-shaped fronds and distinctive black wiry stems. It thrives in cool, shaded areas with consistently moist, humus-rich soil. Its airy, layered foliage brings a refined texture to shaded gardens, offering a soft contrast to hostas, heucheras, and other broad-leaved companions. The fronds unfurl in spring and remain fresh and vibrant through summer, creating a graceful, lacy mound that sways slightly in the breeze. Despite its delicate appearance, it handles cold climates and resists deer and rabbits with ease.