Adiantum pedatum ‘Imbricatum’

Imbricatum (Dwarf) Maidenhair Fern, Dwarf Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'

Semi-evergreen Fern, Perennial

"Deciduous fern that is 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall and 1 1/2 feet wide. Part shade to shade (morning or the very late afternoon sun is OK). A smaller version of the maidenhair fern with overlapping pinnules on a radiating foliar fan. It can tolerate brighter light than the species, but not full or midday sun. Likes moist, but not soggy soil and dislikes, dry conditions." Plant Tag

"Deciduous, clumping fern with rich-green foliage growing from black stems. Makes a graceful accent in the shade garden. Deer resistant. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes." Little Prince

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 6 - 12 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Dwarf / Compact Plant

Foliage Color: Green

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Edging, Groundcover, Massed, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, ground hugger, matrix / mingler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Adiantum pedatum | Northern Maidenhair Fern, American Maidenhair Fern, Five Finger Maidenhair Fern