Adiantum x mairisii

Maidenhair Fern, Marie's Maidenhair Fern

Deciduous Fern, Groundcover, Perennial

Adiantum x mairisii is a semi-evergreen fern known for its delicate, fan-shaped green foliage that grows on arching black stems, adding texture and interest to garden beds. Preferring bright shade to full shade, this fern thrives in consistently moist, well-drained, and nutrient-rich soil, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes. It forms a dense clump of gracefully lacy foliage and is resistant to deer. Ideal for mass plantings, rock gardens, and containers, this fern enhances the beauty of any garden setting while requiring minimal maintenance and care.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Soil: Acidic, Rich, Well-drained

Description

Size: 12 - 18 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Matrix, Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Massed, Rock Garden, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Deer Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, matrix / mingler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Once-a-Year Care, Prune annually

Suitable Substitutes

Adiantum venustum | Himalayan maidenhair fern
Adiantum x tracyi | Tracy's Maidenhair Fern

Perfect Partners

Beesia deltophylla | False Bugbane