Common Name
Northern maidenhair fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Thrives in cool, shaded, and undisturbed deciduous forests.Common in the Virginia mountains; frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife Value: It provides excellent ground cover and parts are used in bird nest construction
Notes: highly resistant to damage from deer; tolerates heavy shade; grows in clumps; delicate texture; herbal uses
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Loamy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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