California Maidenhair
Adiantum jordanii (California Maidenhair) is a slowly spreading, evergreen fern forming a fountain of gently arching or pendant, twice divided, delicate fronds adorned with wiry, dark brown to black stems. The light green leaflets are round or fan-shaped, slightly lobed, and finely toothed. The fronds arise in clusters from a short creeping rhizome. California Maidenhairn is an excellent choice for the woodland garden. Native to California, Oregon, and Baja California, California Maidenhair grows in shaded woods, usually in wetter spots such as moist rock outcropping and lower parts of north-facing slopes. Adiantum jordanii is a carrier of a pathogen (Phytophthora ramorum) that causes Sudden Oak Death. The USDA warns to not take cuttings from wild specimens.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Adiantum |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, California, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Adiantum |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, California, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Adiantum jordanii (California Maidenhair) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Adiantum jordanii (California Maidenhair) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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