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Southern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris, Pteridaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

7 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Soft Shield FernPolystichum setiferum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Maidenhair FernAdiantum pedatum

Maidenhair fern species compete for similar moist, shaded microhabitats.

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Southern Maidenhair Fern grow in?

Southern Maidenhair Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Southern Maidenhair Fern?

Good companions for Southern Maidenhair Fern include Soft Shield Fern.

Design guilds with Southern Maidenhair Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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