{"product_id":"maidenhair-fern","title":"Maidenhair Fern","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Most Elegant Native Fern for Minnesota Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaidenhair Fern (\u003cem\u003eAdiantum pedatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the picture of woodland grace — delicate, fan-shaped fronds arranged in airy whorls atop slender, glossy black stems. A Minnesota native of rich woodlands, it brings a soft, lacy texture to shaded beds that few plants can match. Slow-spreading and refined, it's a gardener's favorite for woodland gardens and shaded foundations in Edina, St. Paul, and Minnetonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaidenhair Fern Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdiantum pedatum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–20 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, humusy soil; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F; dies back and returns each spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinnesota native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; fine, fan-shaped fronds on black wiry stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland and shade gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its delicate texture is a perfect foil for bold-leaved hostas and the upright fronds of larger ferns. Space 12–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded foundations and borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely along a shaded north-facing walk or tucked among woodland wildflowers. Pair with hostas, wild ginger, and astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep consistently moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Maidenhair Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth. Mix in plenty of compost or leaf mold — maidenhair loves humus-rich soil. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch with shredded leaves. Space 12–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Maidenhair Fern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist — water every 1–2 days in dry weather. It dislikes drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture in shade; the fine fronds scorch in dry or sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need deep shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does best in part to full shade with consistent moisture — morning sun is fine, but hot afternoon sun will scorch the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — northern maidenhair fern is native to rich Minnesota woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning reliably each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A silvery-burgundy fern that contrasts the green maidenhair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Ginger (Asarum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native groundcover companion for rich shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold foliage to anchor the delicate fern texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315487232305,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/maidenhair-fern.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/maidenhair-fern","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}