Adiantum aleuticum (Five-Finger Maidenhair)

Adiantum aleuticum
Five-Finger Maidenhair Fern

Bring soft, graceful texture to shaded gardens with Adiantum aleuticum. This delicate fern features slender, dark stems topped with fan-shaped leaflets arranged like the fingers of a hand, giving it a light, airy appearance.

Also known as Five-Finger, Northern, or Western Maidenhair Fern, this moisture-loving perennial thrives in cool, shaded areas with consistently moist, well-drained soil. It is especially well suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and plantings near streams, waterfalls, or other damp garden spaces. Native to Maine, Vermont and western U.S. 

Plant Details:
Height: 24–30 inches
Light: Shade to part shade
Zones: 3–8
Soil: Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Features:
Graceful, delicate texture
Fan-shaped leaflets on dark stems
Moisture-loving fern
Great for woodland gardens & water’s-edge plantings
Thrives in shaded conditions