Adiantum pedatum Chocolate Garden Acidic soils to pH's near

Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine

it really doesn't require any garden maintenance since it dies back to the ground on its own in fall

and certainly one of the most hardy of the trunk-forming species

The 18" tall stems are topped with shiny green

Adiantum pedatum Chocolate Garden Acidic soils to pH's nearWithout a doubt, the widespread Adiantum pedatum (Canada south to Florida) is one of our most elegant North American native ferns. The horizontal horseshoe like wreath of foliage rests atop 18 24" tall, wiry black stems. Northern maidenhair fern thrives in moist, rich soil, but also grows well in all but the driest of woodland garden sites. The light, airy, fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage