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Products > Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Banksianum'   Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Banksianum' - Maidenhair Fern      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Fern Family: Pteridaceae (~Polypodiaceae) Origin: North America Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 1-2 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Banksianum' (Maidenhair Fern) - This graceful fern has fronds that divide three times before it produces the oval shaped leaflets on the black leaf stems. It grows to about 18 inches tall. It performs best in bright shade with regular water although it can tolerate infrequent irrigation in cool coastal gardens. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]