Adiantum capillus-veneris

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Botanical Name: Adiantum capillus-veneris
Common Name: Southern Maidenhair Fern

Beautiful creeping groundcover for moist shady areas. Has lush soft green leaves with accents of black. Recommended near waterfalls, seeps, springs or in containers.

Plant Family: Pteridaceae

Plant Type: Fern

Height by Width: 1' H x 1' W

Growth Habit: Creeping, dense

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requiremenets: Regular

Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F

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Endangered? Not listed

Distribution: Widely scattered in cismontane Southern California

Natural Habitat: Shaded rocky, moist banks, exposed rock out crops near seeps

Hummingbirds: FALSE
Birds: TRUE
Under Oaks: FALSE
Butterflies: FALSE
Clay: FALSE
Aromatic: FALSE
Slope/Erosion: FALSE
Container: FALSE


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