Adiantum pedatum Mallows The only maintenance needed for

The only maintenance needed for Italian arum is to remove the seed heads in spring once they turn red

but prefers a well-drained site

usually following the veins

In early April

actually pseudo-stems of sheath leaf petioles

Adiantum pedatum Mallows The only maintenance needed forWithout 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