Description
Common Name: Himalayan maidenhair fernÂ
This species of maidenhair fern has a delicate appearance, with black stems holding very small leaves of soft green. It forms a low, slow-spreading patch that is in no way invasive.
Excellent foliage for cut flower arrangements. A beautiful edging or groundcover plant. Also great in pots. This takes a couple of years to settle in, appreciating a rich soil that stays evenly moist. Not a good choice for dry shade under thirsty types of trees. Semi-evergreen in mild winter regions.
Size: 2.5″ Potted Plant
Height: <1.0’
Spread: 1.0-2.0’
Frond Description: Semi-evergreen in regions with mild winter conditions. The foliage emerges bronze-pink in late winter/early spring is becomes a cheerful light green that looks wonderful against the black stems.Â
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type:Â Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, acidic soils.
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Compact, Slow Growth, Ornamental Fern, Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Coloured Stem, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Foliage Interest, Colour Changer, Drought Tolerant, Woodland, Hardy, Award Winner
1993 Award of Garden Merit (Royal Horticultural Society)
Care: Easy Care
