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Southern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris): Fluffy Airy Foliage for Shade and Containers

Southern Maidenhair Fern

Overview

Southern maidenhair fern has fluffy, airy, elegant foliage—perfect for containers or open ground in shady beds. Provides light, airy texture. Native to southern regions.

Cultivation

Moist, alkaline soil. Part to full shade.

Landscape Uses

Shade gardens, containers, groundcover. Elegant texture.

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