Adiantum aethiopicum
(Common Maidenhair)
| Planting Group or Form | Fern |
|---|---|
| Height | 10 - 45cm |
| Width | spreading |
| Aspect | Tolerates full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Moist well drained soils |
| Flower | Non flowering |
Spreading groundcover, but also suitable for rockeries, containers and hanging baskets. Can grow along drainage ditches. Attractive garden plant for moist protected areas. Can become dormant in dry weather, reshooting when soil moisture increases.