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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 specific epithet capillus-veneris comes from 'capillus' meaning "hair" and 'veneris' the generative form of Venus, the goddess of love so named for its beautiful fronds and supplying the plant with one of its common names, Venus Hair Fern  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Adiantum cap. 'Banksianum' .     [MORE INFO]