Adiantum venustum
evergreen maidenhair
Description
A deciduous fern, almost evergreen in mild areas, with a thin, creeping rhizome, forming a mat to 25cm in height, with ovate fronds composed of many small fan-shaped segments, often turning an attractive rusty-brown in autumn and winter
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Very Slow · 0.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceUnderplanting of roses and shrubsFlower borders and beds