Adiantum x mairisii (Mairis Maidenhair Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Adiantum |
| Species | x mairisii |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Ferns |
| Origin | Adiantum from the Greek word 'adiantos' which means unwetted, referring to the impermeable leaves. May be a cross between A. capillus-veneris and A. raddianum. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Adiantum x mairisii is a rhizomatous, creeping fern with black stems and thin, fan-shaped leaves. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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