Adiantum pedatum Chocolate Garden Acidic soils to pH's near

Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine

and a very well-draining soil is the key to success

After flowering has finished

Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a summer change or naturalized in the deciduous woodland garden

Adiantum pedatum Chocolate Garden Acidic soils to pH's nearWithout a doubt, the widespread Adiantum pedatum (Canada south to Florida) is one of our most elegant North American native ferns. The horizontal horseshoe like wreath of foliage rests atop 18 24" tall, wiry black stems. Northern maidenhair fern thrives in moist, rich soil, but also grows well in all but the driest of woodland garden sites. The light, airy, fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage